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LY03 UMH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,819 mi
Last recorded109,819 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 UMH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,819 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 109,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has puncture on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,843 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,546 miles

Centre exhaust heavily corroded

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

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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,655 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,602 miles

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

front wipers small split but clearing

nearside outer driveshaft boot perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,207 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 70,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 61,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,144 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 23,144 miles

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

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

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 UMH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMH, 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 LY03 UMH registered?

LY03 UMH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 UMH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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