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LY03 OWM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 OWM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 87,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint retaining device missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both, Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 87,639 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint retaining device missing

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine Oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both, Deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 84,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint retaining device missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 84,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint retaining device missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 81,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint retaining device missing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 81,881 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint retaining device missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out Rigger Section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 78,764 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 78,764 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

condition under car deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2019 68,532 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 68,532 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 61,975 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 61,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 55,991 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 55,991 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 47,845 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,523 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 39,466 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,563 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 May 2013 28,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 28,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,773 miles

steerin columb covers insecure(by pedals)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 13,174 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,355 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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LY03 OWM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LY03 OWM, 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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LY03 OWM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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