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LA03 YGD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,952 mi
Last recorded125,952 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 YGD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 125,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 125,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 122,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,794 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 114,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,972 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 95,972 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside handbrake performance low

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,108 miles

Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear radius arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 47,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,028 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 31,028 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,349 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,314 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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LA03 YGD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA03 YGD, 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 LA03 YGD registered?

LA03 YGD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is LA03 YGD safe to buy?

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