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LS53 BEJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,452 mi
Last recorded84,452 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 BEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,452 miles

front section of exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 80,338 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and corroding (7.1.2)

Front both brakes slightly binding on

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,117 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 39,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 28,859 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

Fail 13 Nov 2010 28,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

off side rear tyre cut to cord but not in exsess of the requirements

Pass 25 Nov 2009 13,388 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 13,387 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,113 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on it's inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing on it's inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,325 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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LS53 BEJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LS53 BEJ, 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 LS53 BEJ registered?

LS53 BEJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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