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LY53 PWU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 PWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,140 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 101,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,782 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,775 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,003 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 73,931 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,302 miles

Oil leak

a/v under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2014 70,217 miles

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

Oil leak

a/v under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,476 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 67,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,504 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,259 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 58,259 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,448 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,645 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,875 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 17,751 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 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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