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PE03 LYS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,709 mi
Last recorded113,709 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 LYS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre tread is distorted and on the legal limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre tread is distorted and on the legal limit.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,822 miles

Both front tyres are becoming quite worn on the inside edge.

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

The centre and rear section of exhaust is becoming deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,223 miles

Both front ABS brake reluctor rings have snapped , Brake performance and ABS warning lamp remain unaffected .

The drivers seat adjustment is stuck , seat is secure .

The rear section of exhaust is becoming deteriorated .

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,287 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,015 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,262 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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PE03 LYS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PE03 LYS, 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 PE03 LYS registered?

PE03 LYS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is PE03 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 LYS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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