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MW03 LPN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 LPN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 108,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear swing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 89,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 80,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 80,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,899 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 74,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,646 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,359 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,362 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,902 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,079 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 29,280 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,727 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 23,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,087 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,074 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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MW03 LPN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MW03 LPN, 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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MW03 LPN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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