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LB52 CFL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,759 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 63,759 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,594 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 59,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,095 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 53,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,387 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,574 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 42,574 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,562 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 37,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,522 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 28,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,184 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 12,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All four tyres worn on edges.

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 CFL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB52 CFL registered?

LB52 CFL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is LB52 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 CFL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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