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LB03 LWS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 LWS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,656 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,654 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,550 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,175 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 91,175 miles

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 85,407 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,407 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,941 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,661 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 55,648 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,086 miles

osr nsr tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 30,288 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 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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