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WN53 FYO

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,927 mi
Last recorded75,927 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 FYO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 75,927 miles

Front registration plated damaged/cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front exterior door handle and trim loose (door still opens from outside)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake performance only just met 16%

Fail 23 May 2024 75,911 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored worn thin by metal to metal brake pad backing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plated damaged/cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front exterior door handle and trim loose (door still opens from outside)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake performance only just met 16%

Pass 18 May 2023 68,423 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum slight weapage (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 68,413 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum slight weapage (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 59,431 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle poor condition (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 59,356 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has major leak (complete system) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system faulty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle poor condition (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 52,302 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 52,302 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 45,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,855 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,675 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 27,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,322 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 25,316 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 24,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,226 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,990 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 17,339 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,736 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 15,723 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,759 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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WN53 FYO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WN53 FYO, 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 WN53 FYO registered?

WN53 FYO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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