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LV03 FMA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,909 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex joint deterioated

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex joint deterioated

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,388 miles

Front Exhaust Flex Joint Deteriorated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 77,896 miles

Front flexible exhaust coupling deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,028 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,914 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 60,914 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,707 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,504 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,295 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 420,480 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

a/bag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,201 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 35,201 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,993 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 FMA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMA, 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 LV03 FMA registered?

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

Is LV03 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 FMA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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