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FV53 BWC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,499 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,226 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,128 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,662 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine oil level is low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills they are covered by trim

Fail 30 Jun 2012 61,662 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine oil level is low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills they are covered by trim

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,111 miles

Oil leak

front and rear wipers split

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 41,551 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,738 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,016 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 17,016 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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FV53 BWC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV53 BWC, 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 FV53 BWC registered?

FV53 BWC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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