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WF53 LXK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,944 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,559 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 95,559 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,735 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,706 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 91,328 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 91,328 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,157 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 87,157 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,883 miles

front exhaust flexi loose

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,043 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip offside windscreen not in swept area

front tyres scrubbed inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,558 miles

s.r.s malfunction indicator on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,296 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 32,233 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,703 miles

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 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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