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LC03 EVM

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,306 mi
Last recorded55,306 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 EVM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,009 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tyre tread

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 48,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tyre tread

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

Fail 8 May 2015 38,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside dip beam image weak

offside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 8 May 2015 38,131 miles

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

offside dip beam image weak

offside rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,405 miles

DRIVERS SEAT WORN RUNNERS

EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED

GEARBOX LEAKING OIL

REAR BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 23,053 miles

Airbag Light Illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,492 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 19,725 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 14,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 6,494 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 EVM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EVM, 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 LC03 EVM registered?

LC03 EVM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is LC03 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 EVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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