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PL03 LKZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 LKZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,089 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 96,089 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,966 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,710 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 56,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2007 44,350 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 39,998 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 LKZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LKZ, 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 PL03 LKZ registered?

PL03 LKZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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