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LG03 YHK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,180 mi
Last recorded100,180 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 YHK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,331 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 95,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light illuminated

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 92,040 miles

MIL illuminated

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 92,040 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

MIL illuminated

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,429 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 72,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 64,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 64,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 55,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,224 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 46,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,710 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,220 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,008 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 YHK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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