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LW03 RXV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,173 mi
Last recorded106,173 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 RXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 106,173 miles

wiper motor noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,487 miles

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

wipers noisey

Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight leak from radaitor

wipers noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,960 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,105 miles

rear tyre treads slightly mishapen

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,105 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyre treads slightly mishapen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,274 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,783 miles

Corrosion on fuel pipes

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Wiper motor noisey

Fail 16 Dec 2013 78,782 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on fuel pipes

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,844 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,157 miles

Airbag light on

Centre exhaust section corroded at join to rear

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front brake pad(s) wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,720 miles

Airbag light on

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,150 miles

NS door handle not attatched correctly

Fail 14 Jul 2008 49,150 miles

NS door handle not attatched correctly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 40,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,106 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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LW03 RXV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LW03 RXV, 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 LW03 RXV registered?

LW03 RXV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is LW03 RXV safe to buy?

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