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BV03 KXK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,547 mi
Last recorded42,547 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [just legal] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [just legal] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 42,266 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 41,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 41,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm ,wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill behind plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm, wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm ,wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill behind plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 41,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm ,wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill behind plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm, wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm ,wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill behind plastic cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 39,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 39,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,995 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,589 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan & sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan & sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan & sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan & sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside wiper blade split but still clears screen

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,634 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 32,449 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 32,416 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 30,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 30,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,702 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 27,702 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 25,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,601 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,911 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)

Pass 6 May 2008 13,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,564 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,325 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 KXK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KXK, 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 KXK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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