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LC53 TVJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 TVJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,787 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,061 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,172 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 70,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,295 miles

exhaust front flexi poor condition

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,785 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,237 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low wearing inner edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,637 miles

srs light on

Fail 10 Dec 2008 33,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

srs light on

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,828 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 TVJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC53 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

LC53 TVJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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