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LT53 ZWU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,286 mi
Last recorded48,286 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,286 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 48,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,261 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 36,261 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,371 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,988 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inside badley advice to carry out alignment

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 ZWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT53 ZWU, 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 LT53 ZWU registered?

LT53 ZWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is LT53 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 ZWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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