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LG03 TXX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,143 mi
Last recorded99,143 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 TXX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2012 99,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear trailing arm bushes poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,737 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 78,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,268 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,512 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 67,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 59,339 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,624 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 33,624 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake lever high

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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LG03 TXX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG03 TXX, 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 LG03 TXX registered?

LG03 TXX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is LG03 TXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 TXX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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