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HV53 NNJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,267 mi
Last recorded52,267 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NNJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front floor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,691 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

n/s park brake lazy in operation

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,254 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,707 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 33,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,898 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 20,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,198 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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HV53 NNJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV53 NNJ, 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 HV53 NNJ registered?

HV53 NNJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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