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LA53 LJC

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,897 mi
Last recorded33,897 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 LJC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,897 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 33,232 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,232 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,576 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 30,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,903 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 23,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,326 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 11,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,857 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,327 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 8,310 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slightly uneven readings

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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LA53 LJC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 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 LA53 LJC, 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 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA53 LJC registered?

LA53 LJC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is LA53 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 LJC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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