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FP52 EJF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 81,169 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,169 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r fuel pipe corroded "p-clip" housing

Pass 15 May 2019 62,172 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 62,170 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,550 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 55,550 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust flex outer mesh loose

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,686 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,054 miles

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

n/s and o/s front chassis legs rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2015 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front chassis legs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,518 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

both rear axel bushes cracking

mistyness of power steering fluid around steering rack (offside)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,719 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 27,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 76,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,771 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 13,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 12,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,529 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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FP52 EJF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP52 EJF, 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 FP52 EJF registered?

FP52 EJF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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