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BD52 JWL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,176 mi
Last recorded78,176 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JWL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,176 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

floor pan rusty in places but no holes

plastic trim side sills fitted covering outer sills

Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,347 miles

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

advise rusty brake pipes.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 59,346 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

advise rusty brake pipes.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,114 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyre sidewalls slightly perishing

pinhole in nearside outer cv boot

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,889 miles

both front tyre sidewalls slightly perishing

pinhole in nearside outer cv boot

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,573 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 20,920 miles

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

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

nearside front abs sensor ring cracked

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 JWL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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