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BL52 JCZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 JCZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 89,347 miles

corrosion underside body

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 80,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,875 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 75,875 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,300 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

sill covers.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,827 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,906 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 63,906 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

battery terminals acid spill/corrosion showing

nearside front wiper blade end split

Pass 28 Dec 2010 59,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,784 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,739 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 29,306 miles

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)

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 JCZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 JCZ registered?

BL52 JCZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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