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AC03 LMF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,829 mi
Last recorded104,829 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LMF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,829 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,562 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,863 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 83,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,136 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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,049 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,196 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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AC03 LMF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AC03 LMF, 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 AC03 LMF registered?

AC03 LMF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is AC03 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 LMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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