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LG53 WSZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,993 mi
Last recorded85,993 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WSZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 85,993 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,616 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 76,020 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 76,020 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,012 miles

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

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

plastic trim covers over door seals ,un-able to inspect

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,451 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,236 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,419 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 WSZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

LG53 WSZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LG53 WSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 WSZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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