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LLZ 3268

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 3268
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,707 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not excessively

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not excessively

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not excessively

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

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

hazard warning switch damaged but still working

play in steering rack arm inner joints

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 107,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/joint with centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not excessively

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not excessively

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front inner sill corroded but not excessively

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

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

front registration plate slightly insecure

hazard warning switch damaged but still working

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in steering rack arm inner joints

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front jacking points heavily corroded

floor corroded near front subframe (both sides)

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside tail light brighter than normal

offside wing mirror loose but still secure

Pass 22 Nov 2013 101,711 miles

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

front exhaust flexi mesh corroded away

nsf outter door handle loose still secure

os wing mirror loose but still secure

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr side light brighter then normal

osr tyre been ran flat sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front exhaust flexi mesh corroded away

nsf outter door handle loose still secure

os wing mirror loose but still secure

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr side light brighter then normal

osr tyre been ran flat sidewall cracking

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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LLZ 3268 is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LLZ 3268, 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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LLZ 3268 is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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