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LY03 ULK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 ULK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,796 miles

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

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

SLIGHT RUST ON BOTH INNER FRONT SEAL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 CHIPS IN SCREEN (8.3.1d)

obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view SUN VISOR (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,785 miles

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

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

SLIGHT RUST ON BOTH INNER FRONT SEAL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 CHIPS IN SCREEN (8.3.1d)

obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view SUN VISOR (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Small Hole in Seal

Nearside Small Hole in Seal

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 77,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Small Hole in Seal

Nearside Small Hole in Seal

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 76,353 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system - front to rear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 76,353 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system - front to rear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,164 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 75,151 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 73,640 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,923 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 71,923 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,662 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 61,662 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 48,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,028 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,850 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slight run out

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 ULK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULK, 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 LY03 ULK registered?

LY03 ULK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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