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OY03 LCJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,202 mi
Last recorded69,202 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LCJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 69,202 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low tread depth recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low tread depth recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,476 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 65,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,225 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.F.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front lower shock absorber bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 61,225 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.F.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front lower shock absorber bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,497 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resevoir area (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 55,497 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resevoir area (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,495 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,837 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,375 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,375 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,808 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,024 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 26,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,227 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,159 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,159 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 17,414 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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OY03 LCJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY03 LCJ, 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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OY03 LCJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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