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SH53 FNF

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,409 mi
Last recorded117,409 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FNF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,146 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

head gasket blown

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,947 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,312 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,301 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 58,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 33,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,340 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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SH53 FNF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH53 FNF, 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 SH53 FNF registered?

SH53 FNF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is SH53 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 FNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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