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BD52 JXF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,354 mi
Last recorded51,354 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,354 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,062 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 46,062 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 40,264 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,009 miles

advise slight visual metal brake pipe corrosin

Fail 29 Nov 2012 34,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise slight visual metal brake pipe corrosin

Pass 21 Nov 2011 33,980 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 33,980 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,079 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,019 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 30,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,580 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 JXF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXF, 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 JXF registered?

BD52 JXF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is BD52 JXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 JXF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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