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MF53 LCV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,388 mi
Last recorded80,388 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LCV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to fuel pipe

Fail 22 Nov 2014 80,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to fuel pipe

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,942 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 60,494 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 60,467 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 59,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,410 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 50,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,704 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 35,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,646 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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MF53 LCV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MF53 LCV, 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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MF53 LCV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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