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BD52 JOV

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,499 mi
Last recorded50,499 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JOV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,499 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine management lamp on

Fail 10 Aug 2012 50,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,862 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,114 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,803 miles

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

power steerpng belt cracking

Pass 28 May 2008 29,302 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 29,302 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 12,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 12,333 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 JOV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

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

Is BD52 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 JOV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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