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LM03 KSV

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,148 mi
Last recorded129,148 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 KSV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 129,148 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,644 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,637 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 126,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 104,719 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 104,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,524 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 88,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,823 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,067 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,062 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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LM03 KSV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM03 KSV, 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 LM03 KSV registered?

LM03 KSV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is LM03 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 KSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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