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BD52 JCU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,181 mi
Last recorded111,181 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 111,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,538 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,806 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 104,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,574 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 98,574 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,076 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,496 miles

Centre and rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F tyre perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,752 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 54,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,713 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BD52 JCU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD52 JCU registered?

BD52 JCU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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