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DE03 NLV

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 NLV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,464 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 60,430 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,690 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

deterioration of exhaust front pipe section

Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,217 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,217 miles

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

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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,916 miles

slight deterioration of rear suspension trailing arm mountings

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,803 miles

tyre tread wear

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,838 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,269 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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DE03 NLV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE03 NLV, 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 DE03 NLV registered?

DE03 NLV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DE03 NLV safe to buy?

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