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SL03 LLC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,152 mi
Last recorded123,152 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LLC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,152 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,147 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 108,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 108,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,811 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 96,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,364 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes split

nsr brake pipe corroded [front to rear]

Fail 8 Mar 2011 81,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear suspension arm bushes split

nsr brake pipe corroded [front to rear]

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,919 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 76,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,434 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,505 miles

bonnet catch sticking

both rear suspension arm bushes split

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

movement in drivers front seat

offside front wing insecure

poor headlight aim offside front not adjusting

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,714 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 46,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SL03 LLC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SL03 LLC, 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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SL03 LLC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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