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BD52 SYE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 90,393 miles

front brake pads low

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 May 2010 90,393 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front brake pads low

rear number plate cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,143 miles

drivers door window not working

plastic oversills fitted

rear bumper repaired with tape

severe oil leak offside of engine

full cat test required to pass emissions

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing on side walls and nearing legal limit

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

Fail 12 Dec 2008 78,143 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing on side walls and nearing legal limit

clutch pedal rubber incomplete

drivers door window not working

full cat test required to pass emissions

plastic oversills fitted

rear bumper repaired with tape

severe oil leak offside of engine

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,439 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,390 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 47,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 SYE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

BD52 SYE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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