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LV53 DZU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,769 mi
Last recorded157,769 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DZU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 157,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 155,439 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 155,432 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 152,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exaust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,957 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 151,946 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 143,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 134,076 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 134,076 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,410 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,109 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,292 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

front wiper blade split on end

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,569 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travell

Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long handbrake travell

Pass 2 Oct 2007 26,027 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,438 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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LV53 DZU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV53 DZU, 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 LV53 DZU registered?

LV53 DZU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LV53 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 DZU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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