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BW03 BVR

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,158 mi
Last recorded146,158 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BVR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 146,158 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 133,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 105,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,973 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 48,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,255 miles

Covers over sills

Front Exhaust Flex detiorated

Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,811 miles

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 27,188 miles

Rear exhaust section is corroded and has 1 small pin hole in pipe

Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,287 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,127 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,936 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,699 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,843 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 1 Aug 2006 12,081 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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BW03 BVR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BW03 BVR, 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 BW03 BVR registered?

BW03 BVR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 BVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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