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OY03 LUL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,477 mi
Last recorded116,477 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LUL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 116,477 miles

exhaust system rusty but not leaking

Pass 11 May 2017 104,793 miles

age cracks nsr tyre

ball joint rubbers perishing

Fail 10 May 2017 104,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

age cracks nsr tyre

ball joint rubbers perishing

Pass 12 May 2016 89,431 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,082 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,067 miles

front brake check

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,780 miles

nearside front brake sticky

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,364 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,621 miles

Both rear tyres have perishing [sidewall to tread]

Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,621 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both rear tyres have perishing [sidewall to tread]

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

Pass 22 May 2007 29,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,705 miles

SRS warning light on

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,163 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 LUL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY03 LUL, 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 OY03 LUL registered?

OY03 LUL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is OY03 LUL safe to buy?

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