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LW03 RYG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,117 mi
Last recorded83,117 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,117 miles

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

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

oil leak on offside of engine

Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

oil leak on offside of engine

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,554 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/ washer jet is blocked

n/s/r wheel is corroded

o/s/f cv gaitor is cracking up

underside of vehicle is corrodede

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,554 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/ washer jet is blocked

n/s/r wheel is corroded

o/s/f cv gaitor is cracking up

underside of vehicle is corrodede

Pass 24 Dec 2014 77,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,276 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,477 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 69,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,610 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,030 miles

Slight mis-shape to OSR tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2009 56,867 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight mis-shape to OSR tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2009 56,867 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight mis-shape to OSR tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,009 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,455 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 RYG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

LW03 RYG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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