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HV53 LNF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LNF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,841 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,119 miles

front pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,084 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,754 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,754 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,060 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 45,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,529 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 LNF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

HV53 LNF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is HV53 LNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 LNF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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