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LV03 UBA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 UBA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 79,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy perished

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 77,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 77,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill rusty

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 76,667 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2024 76,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,195 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 74,195 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

off side front and near side front floor corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,805 miles

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,273 miles

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

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

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,946 miles

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

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

both front floorpans have some corrosion

both front tyres are perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,754 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 56,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,073 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,885 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,537 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 UBA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

LV03 UBA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is LV03 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 UBA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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