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LC53 LCX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,386 mi
Last recorded53,386 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LCX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,386 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 53,386 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,377 miles

Has Cambelt been changed?

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,377 miles

Has Cambelt been changed?

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,675 miles

offside front ABS ring broken

Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,649 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,644 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread depth and has nail in

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,587 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,597 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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LC53 LCX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LC53 LCX, 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 LC53 LCX registered?

LC53 LCX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is LC53 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 LCX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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