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LR53 JZO

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JZO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut from inside

Fail 3 Mar 2018 70,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high front both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cut from inside

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,517 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 62,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 62,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,136 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,351 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 49,328 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,328 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

surface rust on all brake discs, brake efficiency may be reduced untill brakes bedded in

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,423 miles

surface rust on all brake discs, brake efficiency may be reduced untill brakes bedded in

Pass 26 May 2007 44,370 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,983 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 37,983 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.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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LR53 JZO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR53 JZO, 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 LR53 JZO registered?

LR53 JZO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 JZO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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