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NC52 LPL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 92,808 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,692 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,630 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,508 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 86,508 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,537 miles

nearside front tyre just on legal limit

offside front tyre just on legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2009 80,251 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

One high level b/light bulb n/w

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,166 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,112 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE...BOTH REAR TYRES MEASURING 1.6MM AND ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW

front pads low.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

one bulb in high level brake lamp out.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 55,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE...BOTH REAR TYRES MEASURING 1.6MM AND ON LEGAL LIMIT NOW

front pads low.

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

one bulb in high level brake lamp out.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,995 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,995 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LPL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPL, 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 NC52 LPL registered?

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

Is NC52 LPL safe to buy?

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