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LR53 TAV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,570 mi
Last recorded18,570 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TAV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,570 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 18,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,310 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 18,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,934 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 17,345 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 17,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,878 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,809 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 15,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,705 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,610 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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LR53 TAV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TAV, 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 TAV registered?

LR53 TAV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is LR53 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 TAV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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