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FP53 OPD

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,260 mi
Last recorded110,260 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OPD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,260 miles

Both front out riggers corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both registration plates fading slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both linkage bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 110,260 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both front out riggers corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both registration plates fading slightly

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both linkage bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,651 miles

Front both floor-pans showing surface corrosion but not yet weak enough to effect the strength or structure of the vehicle

Front both tyres outer sidewalls scrubbed

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

exterior body damaged

radiator fins rotten

Fail 5 Sep 2017 103,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both floor-pans showing surface corrosion but not yet weak enough to effect the strength or structure of the vehicle

Front both tyres outer sidewalls scrubbed

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge

exterior body damaged

radiator fins rotten

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,038 miles

cracking to all 4 tyres

o/s/ r trailing arm bush unbounded and split

pin hole in n/s /f outer cv boot

underbody corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 98,038 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cracking to all 4 tyres

o/s/ r trailing arm bush unbounded and split

pin hole in n/s /f outer cv boot

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,350 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 91,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slightly low service brake performance

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,190 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,169 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Dec 2013 79,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,779 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 62,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2011 62,441 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,381 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,005 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 44,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,230 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front A.B.S. ring snapped

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,354 miles

Nearside front A.B.S. ring snapped

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,154 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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FP53 OPD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FP53 OPD, 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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FP53 OPD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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