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FD03 NKT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,909 mi
Last recorded65,909 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NKT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 65,909 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2012 55,989 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,300 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 45,110 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 45,107 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both stator rings on the outer C/V joints for the ABS system are split and insecure

Pass 29 May 2009 38,713 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 38,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 34,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f seatbelt latch cover slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2007 28,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f seatbelt latch cover damaged

Pass 12 May 2006 20,677 miles

n/s/f seatbelt latch cover damaged

Fail 12 May 2006 20,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f seatbelt latch cover damaged

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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FD03 NKT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD03 NKT, 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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FD03 NKT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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