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EJ53 NNX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,882 mi
Last recorded47,882 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NNX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Rear Silencer is in a poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2017 47,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Silencer is in a poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,658 miles

Rear Silencer is in a very poor rusted condition

Fail 20 Dec 2016 45,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Silencer is in a very poor rusted condition

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,375 miles

coolant leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 44,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant leak

coolant low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,736 miles

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

washers weak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 40,736 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

washers weak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,312 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,589 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated. Front tyres wearing at edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 15,229 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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EJ53 NNX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EJ53 NNX, 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 EJ53 NNX registered?

EJ53 NNX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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