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FJ52 FVS

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,864 mi
Last recorded39,864 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 FVS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,864 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 33,543 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,357 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 28,357 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,843 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,251 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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FJ52 FVS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJ52 FVS, 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 FJ52 FVS registered?

FJ52 FVS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ52 FVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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