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LV03 BYH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,476 mi
Last recorded137,476 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,476 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 137,471 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,545 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 126,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 120,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,492 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 113,492 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,128 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight misting of oil on offside rear brake back plate

Fail 8 Mar 2011 105,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight misting of oil on offside rear brake back plate

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,732 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,359 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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LV03 BYH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV03 BYH, 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 LV03 BYH registered?

LV03 BYH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LV03 BYH safe to buy?

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