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BT03 LBY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,943 mi
Last recorded140,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 140,943 miles

advise rusting to metal brake pipes

advise windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2017 140,874 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre /rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,103 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 90,103 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 83,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Center and rear exhaust deteriating

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2014 83,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Center and rear exhaust deteriating

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

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2013 75,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 May 2013 75,245 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2012 68,793 miles

rear box poor

Pass 12 May 2011 62,070 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 47,740 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 47,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,769 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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BT03 LBY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT03 LBY, 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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BT03 LBY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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