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SH53 LFY

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,321 mi
Last recorded56,321 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LFY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,321 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,806 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 52,806 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 50,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,054 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,829 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,829 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,146 miles

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

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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SH53 LFY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SH53 LFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH53 LFY registered?

SH53 LFY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is SH53 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 LFY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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