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LK03 LWE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,742 mi
Last recorded47,742 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 LWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,742 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has split in outer sidewall but no cords visable

Fail 27 Sep 2016 47,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,406 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,770 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,973 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,846 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,954 miles

offside mirror assembly loose

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,568 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear pumper loose

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,706 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 17,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,398 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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LK03 LWE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LK03 LWE, 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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What year was LK03 LWE registered?

LK03 LWE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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