MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside rear door handle loose
rear wiper torn
all brake discs have corrosion
both front tyres low tread and wearing to the inside
clutch pedal high
exhaust manifold sheild loose
front reg plate deteriorating
fuel flap/boot handle loose on floor
nearside front driveshaft inner seal damp
service brake travel can be improved
spare tyre soft
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all brake discs have corrosion
both front tyres low tread and wearing to the inside
clutch pedal high
exhaust manifold sheild loose
front reg plate deteriorating
fuel flap/boot handle loose on floor
handbrake poor performance nearside
nearside front driveshaft inner seal damp
nearside rear door handle loose
rear wiper torn
service brake travel can be improved
spare tyre soft
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 LHR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LHR, 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 SH53 LHR registered?
SH53 LHR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 November 2003.
Is SH53 LHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH53 LHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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