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BL52 HVW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,244 mi
Last recorded46,244 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HVW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,244 miles

centre exhaust rusty/corroded (not blowing)

ns number plate light dim

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,219 miles

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

PAS drive belt perished

centre exhaust corroded

split on N/S/R bumper

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,330 miles

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,822 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,085 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 18,223 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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BL52 HVW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL52 HVW, 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 BL52 HVW registered?

BL52 HVW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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