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LX53 YVW

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,987 mi
Last recorded38,987 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YVW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,987 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 38,987 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 28,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,184 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 12,165 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,894 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,050 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,492 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 9,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 9,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 8,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 4,504 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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LX53 YVW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LX53 YVW, 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 LX53 YVW registered?

LX53 YVW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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