MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
both outter sills obscured by plastic trims
n/s/r tyre on limit
various brake pipe unions heavily corroded
various brake pipes corroded
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
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
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
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.
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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