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FG53 FPY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,962 mi
Last recorded153,962 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FPY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 153,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 129,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 5,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 1,935 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 1,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 1,893 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 1,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 1,885 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2008 1,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 1,169 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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FG53 FPY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FG53 FPY, 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 FG53 FPY registered?

FG53 FPY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FG53 FPY safe to buy?

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