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YP53 FNK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,643 mi
Last recorded85,643 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FNK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in front of rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 85,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in front of rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,538 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,459 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,463 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,048 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,634 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,194 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 41,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,758 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,349 miles

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

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Pass 4 Aug 2006 10,670 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 FNK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP53 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

YP53 FNK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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