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LW03 ZHB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,077 mi
Last recorded55,077 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 ZHB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,077 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 55,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,529 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,561 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 ZHB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

LW03 ZHB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is LW03 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 ZHB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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