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BD52 THF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,178 mi
Last recorded56,178 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 THF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 56,178 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both fronts has bad corrosion on underside advise customer have it looked at soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 52,115 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,554 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 47,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,782 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 41,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 33,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 33,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,018 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2018 32,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,376 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 31,376 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2015 30,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,006 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,860 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,816 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,813 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,686 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,989 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 14,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,030 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)

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 THF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

BD52 THF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BD52 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 THF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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