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OY03 LUW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,593 mi
Last recorded86,593 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,593 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 86,590 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,956 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front out riggers/ jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front out riggers (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,304 miles

SRS indicator light on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,990 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,850 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 LUW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LUW, 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 OY03 LUW registered?

OY03 LUW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OY03 LUW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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