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LB03 XBK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,225 mi
Last recorded84,225 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,225 miles

corrosion to floorpans,sub frames,suspension mounts/components/pipes,inner sills(outer sill covers fitted)

Fail 30 May 2019 84,225 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to floorpans,sub frames,suspension mounts/components/pipes,inner sills(outer sill covers fitted)

Pass 10 May 2018 78,258 miles

corrosion to suspension components,mounts,brake pipes,floorpans,sub frames

Fail 9 May 2018 78,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to suspension components,mounts,brake pipes,floorpans,sub frames

Pass 31 May 2017 72,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to floor pans,sills,suspension mounts/components/pipes

trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,720 miles

corrosion to floorpans,sills,suspension mounts/components(sill covers fitted)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,657 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 62,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts/components,suspension bushes splitting

Pass 23 May 2014 56,867 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 56,867 miles

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

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

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

rear to centre exhaust join coroded and slight blow,corrosion to floorpans/subframes,sills,both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,392 miles

n/s/r tyre near the limit,corrosion to floorpans/suspension mounts/coilsprings

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,464 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 44,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion front floor pans

nearside front caliper working better then offside

nearside front tyre splits on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake has got hot

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 35,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,882 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,352 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XBK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XBK, 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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What year was LB03 XBK registered?

LB03 XBK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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