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LE03 TSV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,461 mi
Last recorded107,461 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 TSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 107,461 miles

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Pass 8 May 2017 98,658 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 98,658 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 91,187 miles

metal brake pipes to nearside and offside rear flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit

Fail 3 May 2016 91,186 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

metal brake pipes to nearside and offside rear flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,686 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 72,926 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,711 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 51,620 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 44,375 miles

windscreen washers effectiveness poor.

Pass 7 May 2010 35,847 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1.washers poor.2.o/s blade torn..

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 30,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 30,095 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,012 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,142 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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LE03 TSV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LE03 TSV, 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 LE03 TSV registered?

LE03 TSV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LE03 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 TSV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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