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YY53 LBV

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,122 mi
Last recorded100,122 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LBV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 100,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,894 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 81,894 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,706 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 73,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,481 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 67,358 miles

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

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

(1.9.2)The nearside front door wiring harness grommet is insecure on the B post.

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating

(2d)The presenter of the vehicle is reminded that only loose tools and equipment necessary for use with the vehicle should be present at the time of taking your vehicle to a vehicle test station,

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(4.1D.1b)The nearside front tyre inner shoulder area is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is wonr down to 1.80mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(6.3.1b)The front number plate is loose around the securing devices,which pass through it.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out within a reasonable time period.

the following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

therefore all other items should be removed prior to presenting your vehicle for the Test.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,518 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,498 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,045 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 37,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,264 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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YY53 LBV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY53 LBV, 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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YY53 LBV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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