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BT53 FEJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,739 mi
Last recorded52,739 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2011 52,739 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,200 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front offside/nearside brake pads worn close to limit

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,698 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,821 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,476 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 19,476 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,037 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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BT53 FEJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT53 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 FEJ registered?

BT53 FEJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is BT53 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FEJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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