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FL53 NTJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,590 mi
Last recorded79,590 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NTJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,590 miles

Both front tyres are slightly deteriorated

N/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing cord

N/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Require replacement asap (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f subframe middle mount slight corrosion

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Require replacement asap (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 79,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Both front tyres are slightly deteriorated

N/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing cord

N/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Require replacement asap (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f subframe middle mount slight corrosion

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Require replacement asap (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,015 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 76,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,804 miles

both outter sills obscured by plastic trims

n/s/r tyre on limit

various brake pipe unions heavily corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,804 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outter sills obscured by plastic trims

n/s/r tyre on limit

various brake pipe unions heavily corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,558 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on rear silencer joint and on the silencer

fuel tank damp and has signs of a previous leak

rear axle bushes perrished and unbonded but not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

various chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

various suspension bushes perrished and cracked

vehicle underbody and underbody components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,558 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded and slight blow on rear silencer joint and on the silencer

fuel tank damp and has signs of a previous leak

rear axle bushes perrished and unbonded but not resulting in excessive movement

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

various chassis, steering and suspension components corroded

various suspension bushes perrished and cracked

vehicle underbody and underbody components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,075 miles

Both outer sills covered by plaqstic trims not allowing inspection of sills.

N/S/F ABS pick up ring corroded.

N/S/F coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

N/S/R coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F ABS pick up ring corroded,

O/S/F coil spring corroded.

O/S/R coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Signs of a slight leak fro O/S/F outer c/v gaiter outer clip area.

Signs of oil contamination in coolant.

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack joint.

Various suspension bushes front and rear showing signs of slight deterioration/wear.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,977 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,510 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 33,051 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,578 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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FL53 NTJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL53 NTJ, 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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FL53 NTJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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