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BF52 UHR

2003 Rover 45

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 54,379 miles

handbrake long

Pass 19 Dec 2024 53,963 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 53,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriating

Pass 19 Dec 2022 52,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,396 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 50,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 springs (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 46,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,409 miles

front floors corroded in sill area

Pass 8 Jan 2017 40,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 40,688 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,877 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2015 34,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge(strong advise)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 34,352 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge(strong advise)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 30,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 27,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 24,108 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,780 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 12,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres void of tread on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,804 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 2,638 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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BF52 UHR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF52 UHR, 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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BF52 UHR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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