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LD53 UTG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,795 mi
Last recorded93,795 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UTG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,391 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2016 78,784 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 78,784 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 69,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,868 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 62,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,007 miles

rear exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,054 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,356 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,676 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 21,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,945 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 15,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UTG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UTG, 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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LD53 UTG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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