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FL53 ZGT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZGT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BACK FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 81,442 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BACK FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 80,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,461 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 76,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,045 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,749 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,040 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 63,699 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 61,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,278 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,201 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 ZGT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL53 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

FL53 ZGT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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