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ML03 LUP

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,371 mi
Last recorded51,371 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 LUP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,382 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,382 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,912 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 20,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,517 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 11,517 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ML03 LUP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML03 LUP, 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 ML03 LUP registered?

ML03 LUP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is ML03 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML03 LUP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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