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LC03 HZF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 125,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine mangerment light on

Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mangerment light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,454 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 119,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,825 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 75,723 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,839 miles

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

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 HZF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

LC03 HZF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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The MOT history for LC03 HZF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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