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BV03 KWD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KWD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 108,973 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 106,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front abs sensor reluctor ring cracked offside front

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid discoloured

long travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,115 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside front floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs sensor reluctor ring cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust manifold heat shield loose

long travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,741 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs sensor reluctor ring cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Feb 2022 97,411 miles

Front exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively cracked slightly (1.6 (c))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

long travel in handbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,336 miles

Front exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs reluctor toothed ring cracked

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel in handbrake\lever

Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,584 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose /manifold lower

Offside Front ABS toothed wheel cracked

Power steering pump has slight seepage Hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 92,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose /manifold lower

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front ABS toothed wheel cracked

Power steering pump has slight seepage Hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 87,242 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,808 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 81,808 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,357 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,254 miles

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

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

coolant leak

play in handbrake lever

Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,751 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

play in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,694 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,198 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 61,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,984 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high clutch pedal

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,728 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL - HIGH

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

CLUTCH PEDAL - HIGH

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,102 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,062 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,011 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 KWD 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 75%.

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 BV03 KWD, 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 KWD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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