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LD53 WVL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WVL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,726 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing.

Nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter perrishing.

Offside front constant velocity joint gaiter perrishing.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Accident damage to nearside front wing.

Nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter perrishing.

Offside front constant velocity joint gaiter perrishing.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,415 miles

Accident damage nearside front wing, but with no protruding sharp edges.

Engine coolant level low.

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 59,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Accident damage nearside front wing, but with no protruding sharp edges.

Engine coolant level low.

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,692 miles

Nearside rear adult seat belt not tested as child seat fitted.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear adult seat belt not tested as child seat fitted.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,202 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 41,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,390 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 32,390 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,965 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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LD53 WVL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WVL, 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 LD53 WVL registered?

LD53 WVL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LD53 WVL safe to buy?

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