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FE53 MJF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,631 mi
Last recorded34,631 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 MJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are slightly perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 34,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2015 32,485 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Oct 2015 32,485 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,299 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 30,299 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 28,001 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 28,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 26,275 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to gain access to n/s/f door from outside but o/k from inside

Pass 15 Sep 2012 26,275 miles

unable to gain access to n/s/f door from outside but o/k from inside

Pass 9 Aug 2011 24,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,898 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,090 miles

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

off side front tyre[inner edge] below 1.6 mm

Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,843 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 8,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MJF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE53 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

FE53 MJF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 MJF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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