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LW03 OZK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,730 mi
Last recorded54,730 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 OZK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,730 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpans (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 54,730 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpans (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,208 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 47,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 17 Oct 2015 37,840 miles

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

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

offside front tyre condition

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 19,676 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,026 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 15,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LW03 OZK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW03 OZK, 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 LW03 OZK registered?

LW03 OZK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is LW03 OZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 OZK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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