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LS03 YFV

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 YFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,642 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,684 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

handbrake getting close to end of travel

n/s/r door cannot be opened from the outside

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate quite bad

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

handbrake getting close to end of travel

n/s/r door cannot be opened from the outside

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate quite bad

Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsr door handle damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,166 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr door handle damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,525 miles

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

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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LS03 YFV is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS03 YFV, 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 LS03 YFV registered?

LS03 YFV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is LS03 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 YFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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