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HV53 LLG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,136 mi
Last recorded96,136 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LLG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,136 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 96,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 BRAKE HEAT DAMAGED

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,008 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 78,956 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,431 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,431 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

some wear front brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,283 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 52,283 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 28,630 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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HV53 LLG 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 76.9%.

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 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 HV53 LLG, 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 HV53 LLG registered?

HV53 LLG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is HV53 LLG safe to buy?

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