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WF53 LRN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,245 mi
Last recorded39,245 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 LRN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 39,245 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 36,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,262 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,805 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to n/s headlight cover.

imbalance in front brakes.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s+n/s beasmset patterns starting to become poor.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 291,003 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s+n/s beasmset patterns starting to become poor.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

centre+rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

damage to n/s headlight mask/cover.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,595 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,166 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 18,166 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WF53 LRN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WF53 LRN, 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 WF53 LRN registered?

WF53 LRN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WF53 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 LRN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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