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PJ53 FGV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,116 mi
Last recorded34,116 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 34,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2024 31,513 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,669 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside corroded including suspension component

Pass 21 Nov 2022 26,086 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,822 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,733 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded including suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 21,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside slightly corroded including suspension components.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 20,411 miles

Exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2017 19,153 miles

Front nearside and offside floor corrosion present

Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,046 miles

Front Nearside and offside front floor slight corrosion

Nearside Front Wiper blade slight split but clearing screen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,909 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2014 15,722 miles

slight cracking in tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2013 14,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Ns wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 11,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,233 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 11,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,698 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 10,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 10,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,150 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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PJ53 FGV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FGV, 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 PJ53 FGV registered?

PJ53 FGV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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