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LB03 AZL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,890 mi
Last recorded37,890 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 AZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 37,890 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,890 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 36,221 miles

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 May 2012 34,343 miles

windscreen washers poor but fluid is provided to the screen

Pass 17 May 2011 32,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 30,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,044 miles

damage to front bumper

windcreen washers poor but provide fluid to the screen

Fail 29 May 2009 28,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to front bumper

windcreen washers poor but provide fluid to the screen

Pass 14 May 2008 24,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2007 20,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 16,976 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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LB03 AZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc 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 LB03 AZL, 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 LB03 AZL registered?

LB03 AZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is LB03 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 AZL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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