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LB52 PFO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,503 mi
Last recorded41,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 PFO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,503 miles

front tyres worn edges and o/s/r

Fail 23 Jan 2014 41,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn edges and o/s/r

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,360 miles

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

OSF and OSR Tyres low on edges.

SRS light on.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,712 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 33,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,957 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 31,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,125 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,763 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,482 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 PFO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO registered?

LB52 PFO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LB52 PFO safe to buy?

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