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OY03 LVS

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,611 mi
Last recorded57,611 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LVS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 57,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 57,611 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,768 miles

Offside Front very slight wheel bind

Pass 3 Feb 2017 54,429 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,259 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,667 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 49,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,334 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,972 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 37,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,312 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 35,312 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,942 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 14,942 miles

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

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

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 LVS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc 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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

OY03 LVS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OY03 LVS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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