MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corners secondary skins corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front out cv boot just started to weep grease
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot bush corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Nearside & Offside indicator lenses slightly deteriorated
Front Nearside & Offside washer jets slightly misaligned
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside poor (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm pin/bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm pin/bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISE BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS RUSTY.
ADVISE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAP LUGS CORREDED/WEAKEN.
ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SECTION RUSTY.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRIALING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISE BOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS RUSTY.
ADVISE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAP LUGS CORREDED/WEAKEN.
ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SECTION RUSTY.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRIALING ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion to front jacking points
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Corrosion to front jacking points
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
front exhaust flexi loose
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
front exhaust flexi loose
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
chip offside windscreen not in swept area
front tyres scrubbed inner edges
s.r.s malfunction indicator on
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WF53 LXK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 WF53 LXK, 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 LXK registered?
WF53 LXK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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