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PK53 FMZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 FMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 117,259 miles

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

airbag warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,259 miles

airbag warning light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,517 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 104,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,331 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2010 91,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake pipes at rear starting to corrode slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer inner edge

oil cap missing replaced by rag

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,822 miles

n/s wiper blade is starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,268 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 51,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 38,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,319 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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PK53 FMZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PK53 FMZ, 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 PK53 FMZ registered?

PK53 FMZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PK53 FMZ safe to buy?

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