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FX53 OMT

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,690 mi
Last recorded80,690 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OMT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres have low tread

both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorating

centre/rear silencers slightly noisey

offside front floorpan/jacking point has slight rusting starting to show

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,851 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer plane

Pass 28 May 2012 72,973 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,753 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,678 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 41,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,720 miles

wiper smearing slightly / both rear tyres worn low + unevenly and tread-lifting

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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FX53 OMT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX53 OMT, 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

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What year was FX53 OMT registered?

FX53 OMT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FX53 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 OMT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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