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FJ53 ULN

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ULN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 124,499 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 113,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 104,994 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 97,117 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 97,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,915 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,860 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 84,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,144 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,464 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,464 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 62,588 miles

tracking

Fail 8 May 2010 62,501 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

tracking

Pass 2 May 2009 55,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Fail 2 May 2009 55,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,300 miles

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

hand brake slighy high

Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,329 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 40,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FJ53 ULN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ53 ULN, 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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FJ53 ULN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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