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LV03 BYN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,020 mi
Last recorded52,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,020 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 52,016 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust - rear section baffles broken up internally

front end damage

several areas of damage to the body

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,567 miles

exhaust flexible section worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,295 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 39,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,852 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 33,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,417 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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LV03 BYN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV03 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

LV03 BYN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is LV03 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 BYN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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