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FY53 UZV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,504 mi
Last recorded55,504 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UZV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,504 miles

cooling radiator rusting/weaping

Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cooling radiator rusting/weaping

Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,806 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror missing

oil and water level low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,667 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,667 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,656 miles

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

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

o/s/fbrake disc scorn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/fbrake disc scorn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,998 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,855 miles

side walls on all tyres cracking

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

side walls on all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,232 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,980 miles

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

all tyres,side walls perished

Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,434 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 UZV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

FY53 UZV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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