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BL53 LJV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LJV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,322 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,969 miles

front flexi exhaust section detiorating

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2018 80,969 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front flexi exhaust section detiorating

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 73,513 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 73,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,046 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,046 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,496 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,636 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,998 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,083 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,083 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,993 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 32,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,205 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 23,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,571 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 17,571 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)

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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BL53 LJV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL53 LJV, 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 BL53 LJV registered?

BL53 LJV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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