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BV03 KZY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,410 mi
Last recorded108,410 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KZY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S/R and N/S/R (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 108,410 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S/R and N/S/R (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,212 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 104,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 99,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,084 miles

Both front floor arear are corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,998 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has small cracks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 69,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has small cracks

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,182 miles

Centre To Rear Exhaust on joint corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 48,417 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,324 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,324 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 38,527 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,713 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 28,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 26,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 26,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,840 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 KZY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KZY, 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 KZY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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