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LC03 DYU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,629 mi
Last recorded53,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DYU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,629 miles

front floor pans/sills corroded

both outer cv boot clips loose

centre exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,019 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded at centre to rear connection

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,737 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit and sidewall damage

Fail 7 Jan 2015 48,729 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limit and sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,519 miles

coming up for new rear number plate

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,011 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 39,011 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,316 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 32,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,971 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,753 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 28,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,792 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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LC03 DYU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 DYU, 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 LC03 DYU registered?

LC03 DYU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is LC03 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 DYU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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