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NC03 CVB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,524 mi
Last recorded40,524 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 CVB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,524 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,265 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 38,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,860 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,139 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,582 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 21,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,976 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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NC03 CVB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NC03 CVB, 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 NC03 CVB registered?

NC03 CVB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is NC03 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC03 CVB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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