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FE53 ZBU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,581 mi
Last recorded65,581 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ZBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,676 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,908 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,450 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,312 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,846 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 3,235 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 ZBU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBU, 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

How do I check the history of FE53 ZBU?

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What year was FE53 ZBU registered?

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

Is FE53 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 ZBU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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