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LY53 EKG

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,157 mi
Last recorded85,157 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EKG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

corrosion nearside front near jacking point

corrosion offside front near jacking point

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,368 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,830 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,703 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,029 miles

exhaust system slightly detiorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust front pipe flexable section splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,588 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,803 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,332 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,700 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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LY53 EKG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LY53 EKG, 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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LY53 EKG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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