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LV53 PFJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,951 mi
Last recorded52,951 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 PFJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 52,951 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2015 52,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 49,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,289 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,231 miles

Advise all round panel damage to car.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 39,675 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,058 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 PFJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PFJ, 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

How do I check the history of LV53 PFJ?

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What year was LV53 PFJ registered?

LV53 PFJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is LV53 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 PFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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