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PJ53 FBO

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FBO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan next to subfraim mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan next to subfraim mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,107 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 118,107 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,417 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,797 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 79,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,458 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,041 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,194 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,284 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,849 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,407 miles

rear tyres tread low

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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PJ53 FBO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PJ53 FBO, 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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What year was PJ53 FBO registered?

PJ53 FBO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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