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LD53 WVP

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,396 mi
Last recorded79,396 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 WVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,396 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 79,394 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,725 miles

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

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

fuel flap missing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,428 miles

195/55h15

front tyres getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,732 miles

baffles in rear exhaust breaking up

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting

centre exhaust corroded

unrepairable puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2014 66,628 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 66,628 miles

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

nearside front C.V. gaitor perished and has grease around gaitor

nearside rear trailing arm bush splitting

offside rear trailing arm bush perished

Pass 14 Sep 2013 62,891 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 62,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,078 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 60,078 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,436 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,975 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,256 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,570 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,176 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 WVP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LD53 WVP, 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 WVP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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