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LD03 XRL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,956 mi
Last recorded49,956 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 XRL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,956 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,928 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,426 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,660 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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LD03 XRL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD03 XRL, 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 LD03 XRL registered?

LD03 XRL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LD03 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 XRL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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