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KD03 PWV

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

104,775 mi
Last recorded104,775 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 PWV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,775 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 100,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 96,642 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,721 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 87,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,513 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 86,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,240 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 79,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,273 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,809 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,711 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 538,820 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,260 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,157 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2006 43,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 41,982 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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KD03 PWV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 KD03 PWV, 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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KD03 PWV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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