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LC03 HYV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,541 mi
Last recorded77,541 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 48,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,853 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 42,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 38,283 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 38,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 24,406 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 24,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 18,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,554 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,654 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 HYV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

LC03 HYV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LC03 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 HYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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