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WR53 FUY

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,477 mi
Last recorded66,477 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 FUY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 66,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST OKAY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,361 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 58,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,929 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 44,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,733 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,347 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 20,299 miles

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

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

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 FUY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WR53 FUY, 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 WR53 FUY registered?

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

Is WR53 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 FUY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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