MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
sill covers fitted not allowing inspection
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
sill covers fitted not allowing inspection
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding badly (3.5.1k)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer tyre chipped
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear no rear impact bar fitted
drivers inner door handle missing but can still be opened
power steering leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
a/v under body showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
a/v under body showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY53 PWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LY53 PWU, 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 LY53 PWU registered?
LY53 PWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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