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LV03 BZG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BZG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,112 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,415 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,505 miles

Emgine management and ABS light on. Plugged in and extinguished.May require further investigation?

N/S headlamp auto adjuster disconnected.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,505 miles

Emgine management and ABS light on. Plugged in and extinguished.May require further investigation?

N/S headlamp auto adjuster disconnected.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,782 miles

ABS light intermittent illumunition. Remined extinguished throghout test?

Front tyres ,n/s splitting on inner wall.O/S slight bulge on o/s inner

Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,776 miles

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

ABS light intermittent illumunition. Remined extinguished throghout test?

Front tyres ,n/s splitting on inner wall.O/S slight bulge on o/s inner

O/S rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,707 miles

ABS light extinguished.

Cut in o/s rear tyre

Engine managment light on.Extinguished to meet emission limits.

Screw removed from n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,604 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,604 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,784 miles

os washer poor

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,093 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 16,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BZG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LV03 BZG, 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

How do I check the history of LV03 BZG?

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What year was LV03 BZG registered?

LV03 BZG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LV03 BZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 BZG shows 12 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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