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GY53 LPC

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

30,376 mi
Last recorded30,376 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 LPC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 30,376 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 30,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,571 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 25,570 miles

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

Emissions not tested CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 24,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 24,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,261 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

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

battery loose in fixing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2017 23,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

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

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

battery loose in fixing

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,268 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 22,268 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,989 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

front floors corroded

front tyres worn inner edges of tread

offside front ABS ring damaged

rear exhaust corroded and possible leak at front when under load

rear service brake imbalance

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,786 miles

offside front and nearside front floors corroded

rear exhaust corroded

wipers split

Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,733 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,752 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,391 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,949 miles

both front wipers poor

both rear shock absorbers very slight leak

exhaust full of water

n/s front floor corroded

noise from rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,807 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY, WORN ON EDGES.

Fail 28 Sep 2007 9,807 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY, WORN ON EDGES.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,798 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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GY53 LPC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GY53 LPC, 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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GY53 LPC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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