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FE53 YZV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,355 mi
Last recorded62,355 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,355 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 62,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,018 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,751 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,722 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 54,720 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,530 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 53,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,149 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,023 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,956 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2011 46,956 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,311 miles

Exhaust tailpipe in very poor condition.

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

Slight binding on front brakes.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,543 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,955 miles

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

stone chip in centre of windsceen

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 YZV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YZV, 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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What year was FE53 YZV registered?

FE53 YZV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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