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LM03 KTG

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,152 mi
Last recorded101,152 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 KTG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 101,152 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 98,281 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 98,281 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 98,012 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 90,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,258 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,727 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 68,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 68,146 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 KTG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LM03 KTG, 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 LM03 KTG registered?

LM03 KTG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is LM03 KTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 KTG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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