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BV03 KWB

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,275 mi
Last recorded56,275 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KWB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,275 miles

Exhaust system slightly noisier than normal

High park brake travel

Offside & nearside front outer cv gaiters perished

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 56,201 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Exhaust system slightly noisier than normal

High park brake travel

Offside & nearside front outer cv gaiters perished

Offside & nearside headlamps on lower beam limits

Plastic sill covers fitted

Vehicle prescented in dirty condition border line refusal to test

Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,267 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 52,267 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,871 miles

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs ridged

lambda on limit

outer sills covered

Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs ridged

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,994 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 107,973 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 20,348 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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BV03 KWB is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV03 KWB, 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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BV03 KWB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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