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FY53 GYC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 86,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,745 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,762 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,675 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,130 miles

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

o/s rear door handle insecure

srs warning light on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 67,125 miles

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

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

o/s rear door handle insecure

srs warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,367 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 52,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,212 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,963 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 GYC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GYC, 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 FY53 GYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY53 GYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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