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LG53 WTC

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,142 mi
Last recorded45,142 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 WTC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,241 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 39,239 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 38,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 38,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,160 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,291 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 36,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,025 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 34,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,331 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,806 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 28,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 20,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,156 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,899 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2006 7,542 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 WTC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WTC, 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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LG53 WTC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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