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LX53 YWN

2003 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,900 mi
Last recorded86,900 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YWN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,483 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,373 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,753 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,753 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,200 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Temperature guage not working

Fail 20 Aug 2014 79,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 73,882 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,882 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,049 miles

nearside and offside front cv boots starting to crack

nearside and offside front tyre starting to become low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,676 miles

rear exhaust pipe from back box to centre section cracked and blowing slightly will need replacement soon

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,825 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,825 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,567 miles

Child seat fitted OSR

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,732 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 14,724 miles

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

LONG PARK BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

Fail 7 Aug 2006 14,722 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

LONG PARK BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

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 YWN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LX53 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

LX53 YWN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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