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NC03 JZH

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,615 mi
Last recorded57,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 JZH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 57,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

tyres worn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 44,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,827 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 37,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,176 miles

slight leak exhaust

Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,546 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,474 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,644 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 21,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,639 miles

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

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)

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 JZH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

NC03 JZH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is NC03 JZH safe to buy?

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