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KX03 BZE

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 BZE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 128,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 104,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damged

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 5 Feb 2024 104,931 miles

Emissions unable to be completed bec of leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper damged

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 11 Feb 2023 112,813 miles

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

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,258 miles

FRONT FLOORS SLIGHT CORROSION

REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,235 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,676 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DISTORTION

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,382 miles

NS AND OS SLIGHT PERISHING ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,478 miles

NS AND OS REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

UNDER BONNET POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

WHEEL ARCH INSECURE NS AND OS

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault BROKEN ABS RING OS FRONT (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded OS REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX PIPE BROKEN EXHAUST EMMISIONS NOT TESTED (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low NS AND OS LOW (1.8)

NS AND OS REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

UNDER BONNET POWER STEERING PIPE DAMP

WHEEL ARCH INSECURE NS AND OS

Fail 30 Jan 2016 85,463 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on front half of chassis

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 66,346 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2011 59,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,608 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)

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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KX03 BZE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KX03 BZE, 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 KX03 BZE registered?

KX03 BZE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is KX03 BZE safe to buy?

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