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EY03 LJV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 LJV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,497 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,453 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 76,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,056 miles

Nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,792 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 54,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EY03 LJV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY03 LJV, 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 EY03 LJV registered?

EY03 LJV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is EY03 LJV safe to buy?

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