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FY53 FCD

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FCD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 88,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriating

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2015 77,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,084 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes gresed

Fail 17 Sep 2012 69,524 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

slight damage to both n/s wheel rims

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,524 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

slight damage to both n/s wheel rims

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,733 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,191 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Sep 2009 52,528 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,610 miles

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

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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FY53 FCD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY53 FCD, 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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FY53 FCD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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