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FX53 YHW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 YHW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 83,841 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,594 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished almost to excess

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 71,334 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished almost to excess

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,147 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on

Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SRS light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,642 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 54,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,020 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,091 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,363 miles

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

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 YHW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX53 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

FX53 YHW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is FX53 YHW safe to buy?

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