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FM53 DFV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,595 mi
Last recorded64,595 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DFV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,595 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 43,066 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,937 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2022 31,928 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,505 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 30,279 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 30,279 miles

Front exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,484 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,419 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight outer sidewall damage on o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,169 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 25,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,798 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall slightly perrished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,963 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,552 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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FM53 DFV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM53 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM53 DFV?

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What year was FM53 DFV registered?

FM53 DFV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is FM53 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 DFV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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