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LB53 AWH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,852 mi
Last recorded20,852 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 AWH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 20,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 20,247 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 19,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 19,050 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 19,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 18,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,548 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 17,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 16,924 miles

Offside front tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2018 15,706 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 15,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 13,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 11,295 miles

N/S/R lamp unit cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,341 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,319 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 7,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 6,403 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 5,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 4,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 3,544 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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LB53 AWH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB53 AWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB53 AWH registered?

LB53 AWH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 December 2003.

Is LB53 AWH safe to buy?

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