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BT03 LBJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,617 mi
Last recorded121,617 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,617 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 121,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Fail 6 May 2025 121,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,923 miles

Nearside Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 117,240 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S/F & O/S/F Shockers correded

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 115,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 115,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 110,147 miles

Offside Front age cracks

Offside Rear age cracks

Pass 11 May 2020 107,870 miles

Underbody Heavily Waxoyled

Pass 10 May 2019 105,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

some surface corrosion around suspension components front & rear

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to from rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 95,189 miles

Both front floors corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filer neck corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cracks all around outer sidewall to tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 91,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine damp with oil

nearside and offside front floor pan slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking between the tread and outer sidewall

Fail 3 May 2016 91,990 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine damp with oil

nearside and offside front floor pan slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking between the tread and outer sidewall

Pass 11 May 2015 88,239 miles

Fuel filer neck corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre has small cracks all around tread

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 82,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 81,490 miles

Oil leak

small stone chip in the center of front screen

Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

small stone chip in the center of front screen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,609 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 May 2010 67,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2010 67,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

srs light on

n/s and o/s tyres badley cracked on side walls

Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,375 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

srs light on

n/s and o/s tyres badley cracked on side walls

Pass 23 May 2008 49,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre edges are wearing

nearside rear tyre sidewall has started to perish

offside rear tyre is slightly starting to perish/crack

Fail 25 May 2007 39,366 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 39,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 28,423 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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BT03 LBJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT03 LBJ, 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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BT03 LBJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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