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LD53 TUJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,909 mi
Last recorded62,909 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,909 miles

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

nearside and offside front floor pan corrosion

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills properly

wipers in a poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2013 62,906 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside and offside front floor pan corrosion

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills properly

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,700 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,372 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,943 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front foot wells, attention needed to prevent further damage. (Structural Area)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,102 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 32,102 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,816 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 24,816 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear wiper not clearing rear screen

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,652 miles

both front tyres have only just passed inspection. Uneven wear across tres pattern.

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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LD53 TUJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LD53 TUJ, 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 LD53 TUJ registered?

LD53 TUJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LD53 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 TUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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