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AJ53 NLG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,410 mi
Last recorded133,410 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NLG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 133,410 miles

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

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

n/s headlight slightly low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,016 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,078 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,907 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,418 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 9,418 miles

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

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

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

unable to see inner pads

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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AJ53 NLG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ53 NLG, 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 AJ53 NLG registered?

AJ53 NLG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is AJ53 NLG safe to buy?

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