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YD53 LSU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 LSU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 97,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 95,520 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 90,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 90,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,311 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,973 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,352 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,875 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,744 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting slightly

nearside rear tyre worn near to limit on edge

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,955 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 34,955 miles

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

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

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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YD53 LSU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YD53 LSU, 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 YD53 LSU registered?

YD53 LSU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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