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NC52 LNO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,995 mi
Last recorded51,995 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 LNO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,995 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 45,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 Jan 2010 37,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,110 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,250 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 24,023 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 11,963 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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NC52 LNO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NC52 LNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC52 LNO registered?

NC52 LNO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is NC52 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC52 LNO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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