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FL53 CGV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,148 mi
Last recorded87,148 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CGV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,148 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 87,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end / inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & smooth on outer edge ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,437 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on both front floors/outriggers

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes BORDELINE

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,746 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2017 75,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chip in windscreen

corrosion on/s/f & o/s/f floors

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,922 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge

stone chip zone A of windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,274 miles

corrosion on both front chassis rails/ floors

corrosion on rear chassis rails/ undersills

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,785 miles

corrosion both rear chassis rails/ undersills

corrosion n/s outer c.v boot

Fail 14 Sep 2012 47,404 miles

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

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

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

corrosion o/s main brake pipe BORDERLINE at rear

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes BORDERLINE

n/s and o/s c.v boot cracking

wear on front tyres on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,404 miles

corrosion o/s main brake pipe BORDERLINE at rear

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes BORDERLINE

n/s and o/s c.v boot cracking

wear on front tyres on inner edges

Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,735 miles

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

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,735 miles

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,153 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 36,153 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,303 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,245 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 CGV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL53 CGV, 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 CGV registered?

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

Is FL53 CGV safe to buy?

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