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YP53 FMD

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,554 mi
Last recorded89,554 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FMD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,554 miles

both front coil springs corroded

engine management light on

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points corroded (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 89,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points corroded (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,476 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,086 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 54,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,586 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,669 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 9,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,748 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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YP53 FMD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YP53 FMD, 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 YP53 FMD registered?

YP53 FMD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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