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SL53 LYC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,053 mi
Last recorded74,053 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,053 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear regy plate deteroriated

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r seatbelt cover damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2014 59,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r seatbelt cover damaged

top radoator hose leaking coolant

Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,116 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,259 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 50,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,707 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,163 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 41,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,855 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 35,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 30,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,246 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,532 miles

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)

both front and rear tyres showing irregular wear

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

Fail 20 Dec 2006 20,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

both front and rear tyres showing iregular wear

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and perished

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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SL53 LYC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL53 LYC, 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 SL53 LYC registered?

SL53 LYC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SL53 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 LYC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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