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NA53 RVC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,573 mi
Last recorded83,573 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 RVC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,573 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2013 79,885 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,951 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,181 miles

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

N/S ABS RING BROKE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,992 miles

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

power steering belt splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,057 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 7,904 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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NA53 RVC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA53 RVC, 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 NA53 RVC registered?

NA53 RVC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is NA53 RVC safe to buy?

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