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BN03 NNZ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,471 mi
Last recorded62,471 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NNZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust down pipe mounting bracket broken away from pipe

screen wash delivery poor

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 52,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,412 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 21 Mar 2012 49,358 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,973 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 46,969 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 11 Mar 2009 37,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2008 32,179 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre wear indicates misaligned steering

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,603 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 19,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BN03 NNZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN03 NNZ, 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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BN03 NNZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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