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DE03 LVB

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,831 mi
Last recorded70,831 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LVB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,831 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,831 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,202 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,979 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,826 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 42,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,159 miles

front/brake/pads/worn

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,901 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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DE03 LVB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE03 LVB, 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 DE03 LVB registered?

DE03 LVB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is DE03 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 LVB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE03 LVB have outstanding finance?

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