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LM53 GPK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,953 mi
Last recorded68,953 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GPK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,953 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 65,600 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust tail box rusting through

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,600 miles

exhaust tail box rusting through

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,742 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perishing badly

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,943 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

Fail 14 Dec 2012 57,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,047 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,315 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,937 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,419 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 32,384 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,105 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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LM53 GPK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM53 GPK, 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 LM53 GPK registered?

LM53 GPK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LM53 GPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 GPK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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