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LG53 LXH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,465 mi
Last recorded106,465 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LXH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front floor corroded

front tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 27 Oct 2012 106,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front floor corroded

front tyres worn to legal limit

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

screen chipped

Fail 29 Sep 2011 93,571 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen chipped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,831 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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LG53 LXH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue 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 LG53 LXH, 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 LG53 LXH registered?

LG53 LXH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is LG53 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 LXH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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