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LG53 WSL

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,199 mi
Last recorded65,199 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WSL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s outer CV gaitor perished but not split at present

rear exhaust silencer has loose baffles

Fail 14 Dec 2013 65,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s outer CV gaitor perished but not split at present

rear exhaust silencer has loose baffles

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside wishbone rear bush has slight play

offside wishbone rear bush has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,894 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,894 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,810 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,440 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 WSL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG53 WSL, 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 LG53 WSL registered?

LG53 WSL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is LG53 WSL safe to buy?

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