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BV03 KYU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,205 mi
Last recorded99,205 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KYU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted to both outer sills

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,392 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

engine managment light on.

front chassis legs foot well corroded.

n/s and o/s track rod end boots perished.

n/s wing repeator discolored.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge and perished.

o/s/f coil spring coil spring corroded.

oil leak from cam cover gasket.

oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 93,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded.

engine managment light on.

front chassis legs foot well corroded.

n/s and o/s track rod end boots perished.

n/s wing repeator discolored.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge and perished.

o/s/f coil spring coil spring corroded.

oil leak from cam cover gasket.

oil leak from n/s drive shaft seal.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,053 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,337 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,832 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

SRS lamp on

suspect clutch worn

Fail 7 Jun 2010 57,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

SRS lamp on

suspect clutch worn

Pass 22 May 2009 39,474 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,682 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 25,682 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,081 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,882 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 KYU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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