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PL03 LCG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,725 mi
Last recorded52,725 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 LCG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,725 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 52,725 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,234 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 42,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,961 miles

Corrosion To Exhaust Centre Box And Back Box

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Tyre Starting To Tear On Inner Edge

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,961 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion To Exhaust Centre Box And Back Box

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Tyre Starting To Tear On Inner Edge

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,176 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to Exhaust System

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S/F Tyre has cut on inner sidewall not down to cord

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust back box corroding. n/s/outer tyre wall has damage

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,872 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 28,872 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 27,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,658 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 May 2008 21,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 17,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,729 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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PL03 LCG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL03 LCG, 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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PL03 LCG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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