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LG03 VGY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,715 mi
Last recorded90,715 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 VGY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion inner rear sills

some brake pipes pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 87,144 miles

corrosion inner rear sills

Fail 12 Oct 2016 87,142 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion inner rear sills

Pass 18 Sep 2015 77,303 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 77,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,844 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 57,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,810 miles

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

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

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

both rear suspension bushs perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 33,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,598 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 15,569 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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LG03 VGY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG03 VGY, 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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LG03 VGY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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