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WR53 FUO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,698 mi
Last recorded50,698 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FUO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,698 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside front tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

rear section of exhaust has a small crack in pipe

Fail 1 Feb 2017 50,698 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

offside front tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

rear section of exhaust has a small crack in pipe

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 2 Dec 2014 45,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2012 40,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 36,855 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,865 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,223 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,004 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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WR53 FUO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WR53 FUO, 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 WR53 FUO registered?

WR53 FUO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is WR53 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 FUO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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