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FL53 CGK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,625 mi
Last recorded42,625 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CGK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 r15 85h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 40,735 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55 r15 85h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,541 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,574 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint fixing

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2012 31,504 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner steering arm has slight free play at ball joint fixing

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 28,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 28,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,931 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 17,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,873 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,604 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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FL53 CGK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL53 CGK, 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 FL53 CGK registered?

FL53 CGK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FL53 CGK safe to buy?

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