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BL03 AWH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,940 mi
Last recorded66,940 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 AWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,940 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 66,053 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r badly cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,528 miles

Front sills corroded but not excessive also covered in underseal

Fuel pipes corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F jacking point missing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 64,528 miles

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

Front sills corroded but not excessive also covered in underseal

Fuel pipes corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F jacking point missing

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 63,100 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills both sides

Fail 31 May 2023 63,099 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills both sides

Pass 4 Jun 2022 61,502 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Under vehicle corroded

oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2021 59,087 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 59,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,370 miles

minor leak of exhaust gasses between middle and rear section

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,131 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 54,131 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 29 Jun 2018 51,458 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,023 miles

front flexy exhaust joit loose

n/s/r sidelight dim

slight pas leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,679 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust flexi loose

n/s/r side light dim

slight pas leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 38,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,739 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 35,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,821 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,178 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,728 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,322 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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BL03 AWH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL03 AWH, 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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BL03 AWH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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