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KS03 BVJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,152 mi
Last recorded71,152 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 BVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 71,102 miles

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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 65,737 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 64,554 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,410 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 61,410 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 58,730 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 56,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge wearing very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,395 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2015 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 27,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 May 2014 27,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 May 2013 22,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2013 22,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2012 17,085 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,085 miles

SRS light on

Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,156 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 9,467 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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KS03 BVJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KS03 BVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS03 BVJ registered?

KS03 BVJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is KS03 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 BVJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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