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AJ53 NLX

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NLX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

off side rtear tyre perishing in tread area

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 9 Dec 2015 91,890 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

off side rtear tyre perishing in tread area

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,809 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Slight perishing to off side rear tyre.

Tread low on off side front tyre inner and outer edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,798 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Slight perishing to off side rear tyre.

Tread low on off side outer and inner edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,226 miles

Off side rear tyre perishing.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,216 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Off side rear tyre perishing.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 83,467 miles

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

SRS light illuminated.

Fail 30 Nov 2012 83,467 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

SRS light illuminated.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 80,894 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition.

Near side and off side outer constant velocity joint gaitors perishing.

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,894 miles

Exhaust system corroded and in poor condition.

Near side and off side outer constant velocity joint gaitors perishing.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,463 miles

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,463 miles

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2009 75,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer drive shaft gaitors perished (near side worst)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,045 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adault belt

outer drive shaft gaitors perished (near side worst)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,433 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)

near side rear and off side rear tyres perished

power steering and other metal pipes in engine bay corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,680 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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AJ53 NLX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ53 NLX, 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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AJ53 NLX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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