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LJ03 XHF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,008 mi
Last recorded39,008 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XHF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 39,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 34,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 30,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 25,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 18,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,144 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,006 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 13,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 12,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,498 miles

Wiper blade could be better.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,572 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,313 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,028 miles

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

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

both rear tyers have uneven wear.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,071 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,306 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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LJ03 XHF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ03 XHF, 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 LJ03 XHF registered?

LJ03 XHF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 XHF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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