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LW03 ZGY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,546 mi
Last recorded62,546 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 ZGY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut in tread (195/55R15) (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large cut in tread (195/55R15) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor pickup ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor pickup ring cracked (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,701 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,530 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,266 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 53,266 miles

Offside Outer 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,506 miles

tyres;; both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres;; both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,944 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 35,297 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,825 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,687 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 ZGY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY registered?

LW03 ZGY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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