MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front tyre scrubbed to inner edge
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front tyre scrubbed to inner edge
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION . PLAST SILL COVERS FITTED.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION . PLAST SILL COVERS FITTED.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm just legal (4.1.E.1)
bad oil leak from engine
slight corrosion both sides rear metal brake pipes
Emissions not tested aux belt shredded and flapping (7.4.B.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split poor (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control inner panel catching on lock test (6.1.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm just legal (4.1.E.1)
bad oil leak from engine
slight corrosion both sides rear metal brake pipes
slight blow on silencer front pipe.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing bottom joint (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight blow on silencer front pipe.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both inner sills at rear corroding.
nearside front tyre 2.5mm. fuel tank corroding
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both inner sills at rear corroding.
nearside front tyre 2.5mm. fuel tank corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them
all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all steel brake pipes have some corrosion on them
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel tank corroded at seam
various rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
various rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 45?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL53 ZHF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 ZHF, 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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FL53 ZHF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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