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BV53 WJF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,059 mi
Last recorded145,059 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 145,059 miles

Front floors are atarting to corrode

Fail 15 Sep 2025 145,059 miles

Front floors are atarting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 138,424 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 138,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,714 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 131,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 124,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,166 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 7 Sep 2020 116,166 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 Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,693 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,408 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,408 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,564 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,776 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,032 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,526 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,037 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,260 miles

O/S/R OUTER DOOR HANDLE TRIM INSECURE + PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,456 miles

BOTH REAR DOOR EXTERIOR FITTINGS LOOSE

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

small cuts on o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 29,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,146 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,584 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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BV53 WJF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BV53 WJF, 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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What year was BV53 WJF registered?

BV53 WJF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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