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NG03 LSL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,711 mi
Last recorded115,711 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 LSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,711 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 115,711 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 112,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 108,474 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 102,643 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated 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 14 May 2012 94,748 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 94,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 86,391 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 86,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 77,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,669 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 68,669 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearsie front ABS sensor ring is broken

Pass 16 May 2008 59,744 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,618 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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NG03 LSL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG03 LSL, 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 NG03 LSL registered?

NG03 LSL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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