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PJ53 FBZ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,775 mi
Last recorded124,775 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FBZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 124,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,489 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,756 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 105,688 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure 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 application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,564 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 95,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,146 miles

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

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,146 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,061 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 77,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,634 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 63,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 29,330 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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 FBZ 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 70.6%.

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 PJ53 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

PJ53 FBZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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