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LJ53 JFO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,245 mi
Last recorded122,245 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JFO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,245 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2016 116,502 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,821 miles

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,004 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,903 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 53,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,352 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adsvise rear brake service sticking slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,635 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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LJ53 JFO 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 91.7%.

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 LJ53 JFO, 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 LJ53 JFO registered?

LJ53 JFO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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