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LV03 UGL

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,435 mi
Last recorded45,435 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 UGL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front cv boots perished

turbo pipe split

windscreen chip

Fail 14 Aug 2019 45,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front cv boots perished

turbo pipe split

windscreen chip

Pass 25 Aug 2018 34,933 miles

Slight oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre valve damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2018 34,933 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre valve damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2017 23,733 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 23,731 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,965 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 13,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 11,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,346 miles

CUT IN THE N/S/F TYRE TREAD

SRS WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,282 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 8,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 8,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,180 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 UGL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UGL, 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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LV03 UGL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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