MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre low on tread, outer edge worn tread not cut as deep and cuts in tread.
Nearsidse front chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre low on tread, outer edge worn tread not cut as deep and cuts in tread.
Nearsidse front chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
limited life in rear and centre exhaust silencers. minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear silencer,osf nsf lower susspension arm centre bushess deteriorating
plastic sill covers fitted to os ns outer sills preventing full examination of testable items,front brake pads approx 50% worn corrosion present to osf nsf floor pan near front sub frame mounting points
rear number plate deteriorating,3 stone chips on windscreen,dampness at power steering hoses/pipes at fluid resevoir,coolant leak possibly from water pump
small stone chip on windscreen,rear number plate deteriorating,ns headlamp aim on lower limit,limited life on exhaust system, plastic cover sills fitted to os ns outer sills preventing full examination of testable items
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osr nsr tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread
front brake pads about 70% worn
osf nsf shock absorber lower mounting bushes just starting to deteriorate
parking brake lever close to end of working travel
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB03 LWS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 LB03 LWS, 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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LB03 LWS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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