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FE53 MJY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,043 mi
Last recorded83,043 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 MJY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion present underbody

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outter edge

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,668 miles

Front discs pitted and slight imblance.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 80,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs pitted and slight imblance.

Head light aim, near side front slightly high.Needs to be sorted.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,804 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 75,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,516 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 64,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 64,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 56,693 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 56,693 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 46,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,746 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 MJY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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