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PY53 FNR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,836 mi
Last recorded104,836 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 FNR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,276 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 86,276 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,080 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,881 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,914 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,770 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,345 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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PY53 FNR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PY53 FNR, 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 PY53 FNR registered?

PY53 FNR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is PY53 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 FNR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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