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LT53 TYV

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,884 mi
Last recorded105,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 TYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,884 miles

nearside & offside rear radius arm bushes are deterring

Fail 4 Jul 2018 105,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside & offside rear radius arm bushes are deterring

Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,736 miles

Rear radius arm bushes are perished /split

Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake fluid level is low

Rear radius arm bushes are perished /split

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,829 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake & clutch pedal rubbers are worn

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,751 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres are cracking in treads

Fail 16 Jul 2014 94,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,348 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all road wheels are slightly buckled

nearside wiper is worn

Fail 10 Jul 2013 88,343 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all road wheels are slightly buckled

nearside wiper is worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,947 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

front brakes have run out

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,830 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in screen

cuts in tread offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear radius arm bushes seperating

nearside fron tyre close to wearbars and wearing inner edge

offside front tyre close to wearbars wearing inner edge and screw in tread

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,576 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leak possibly rear main crankshaft pulley oil seal or engine sump gasket

Fail 15 Aug 2006 40,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bad engine oil leak possibly rear main crankshaft pulley oil seal or engine sump gasket

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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LT53 TYV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT53 TYV, 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 LT53 TYV registered?

LT53 TYV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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