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BT52 DDL

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,388 mi
Last recorded112,388 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 112,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 110,772 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 110,758 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Under plastic cover near trailing arm (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,766 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 109,766 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF OSF (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF OSF INNER CIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal NSR OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 107,843 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush worn

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 106,894 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush worn

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 102,443 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 21 May 2018 99,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer DRIVESHAFT GAITOR SPLIT

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 16 May 2017 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge

vehicle fitted with plastic side trims not allowing inspection of the sills

Pass 17 May 2016 93,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 16 May 2016 93,021 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 12 May 2015 89,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 89,355 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 83,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 9 May 2014 83,467 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2013 78,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,223 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,487 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 71,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,861 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

surface cracks off side rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2009 63,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 60,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,336 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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BT52 DDL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT52 DDL, 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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BT52 DDL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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