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LB03 XBN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 XBN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,925 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 83,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box detriorated

sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,808 miles

rear exhaust box detriorated

sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers worn

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,363 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front floor area and offside front floor area corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,200 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 66,676 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2011 66,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,002 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,774 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,538 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 XBN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

LB03 XBN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is LB03 XBN safe to buy?

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