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LV53 WNY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 WNY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,817 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 60,817 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 54,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 54,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2013 47,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,045 miles

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

front bumper loose on nearside

Fail 27 Oct 2012 39,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front bumper loose on nearside

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,776 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,218 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,246 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,101 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,584 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 WNY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV53 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

LV53 WNY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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