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PY03 FPX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,687 mi
Last recorded135,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 FPX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 135,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 135,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg by axle mountings (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint play and boot split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,742 miles

unable to assess condition of rear brake pipes due to protective grease coating

Pass 12 Jun 2013 95,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,415 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

alternator drive belt deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 76,415 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

alternator drive belt deteriorated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,579 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,788 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,303 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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PY03 FPX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PY03 FPX, 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 PY03 FPX registered?

PY03 FPX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for PY03 FPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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