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BD52 JOU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,614 mi
Last recorded134,614 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JOU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,614 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Feb 2018 134,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,387 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,144 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Jan 2014 104,144 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,132 miles

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

airbag warning lamp does not illuminate

front tyres bald on inner edges

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 10 Jan 2013 97,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

airbag warning lamp does not illuminate

front tyres bald on inner edges

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning light does not illuminate mot fail from april

Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning light does not illuminate mot fail from april

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,766 miles

air bag light on

wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,861 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge & nearside rear worn on outer edge,offside rear tyre poor condition.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,012 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 JOU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JOU, 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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BD52 JOU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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