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PY03 LCL

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,726 mi
Last recorded140,726 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 LCL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 140,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 119,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 119,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 101,213 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 101,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,501 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber split

play in nearside upper suspension arm ball joint

Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,692 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,489 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,379 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)

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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PY03 LCL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY03 LCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY03 LCL registered?

PY03 LCL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is PY03 LCL safe to buy?

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