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MW52 BCU

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,072 mi
Last recorded73,072 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 BCU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,979 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front floors

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,490 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk casing damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2011 57,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f seat belt stalk casing damaged

Pass 6 May 2010 48,840 miles

casing missing from n/s/f seat belt stalk not affecting operation

Fail 6 May 2010 48,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

casing missing from n/s/f seat belt stalk not affecting operation

Pass 6 May 2009 43,153 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,697 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,646 miles

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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MW52 BCU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW52 BCU, 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 MW52 BCU registered?

MW52 BCU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is MW52 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 BCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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