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FG53 PNJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,962 mi
Last recorded74,962 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 PNJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,323 miles

slight corrosion on both floors front

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,547 miles

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

both front floors slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,902 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,902 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,655 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,385 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,390 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 15 Oct 2009 34,376 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 29,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 23,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,648 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 PNJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PNJ, 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 FG53 PNJ registered?

FG53 PNJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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