MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Various Areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside washer jet is inoperative but offside is providing enough fluid to clear the screen
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
trontwheel tracking out alignment
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheel tracking out of alignment
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wheel tracking out of alignment
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LR53 RUH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 RUH, 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 LR53 RUH registered?
LR53 RUH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is LR53 RUH safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR53 RUH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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