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FE53 FNA

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,139 mi
Last recorded89,139 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FNA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,278 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,278 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,366 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,383 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,994 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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FE53 FNA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FE53 FNA, 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 FE53 FNA registered?

FE53 FNA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is FE53 FNA safe to buy?

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