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LB52 CFK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CFK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,960 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,957 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,627 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 75,627 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 67,456 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 64,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front and Offside Front floorpans are corroded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 60,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 50,400 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,306 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 30,451 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 30,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 21,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,262 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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LB52 CFK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 LB52 CFK, 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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LB52 CFK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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