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AV03 BZH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

41,080 mi
Last recorded41,080 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BZH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 41,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 41,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 40,793 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 40,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2024 40,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 39,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,559 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 39,558 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 39,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,343 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,908 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,701 miles

trims and trays covering testable items

Fail 21 Feb 2011 26,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,446 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,824 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,952 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,071 miles

Nearside Front 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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AV03 BZH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AV03 BZH, 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 AV03 BZH registered?

AV03 BZH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AV03 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 BZH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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