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FY53 FNM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,660 mi
Last recorded122,660 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 122,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 122,660 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 111,965 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,291 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 98,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,650 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,633 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 40,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 40,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,132 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 30,132 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,136 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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FY53 FNM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY53 FNM, 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 FNM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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