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ND53 VVT

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,446 mi
Last recorded76,446 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,820 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,236 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,234 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front cv gaitors are perrished

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm advise replacement

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,338 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Both Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Yesyed In Wet Conditions

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,411 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,408 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)

Chips In Windscreen

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,685 miles

stonechips in front screen

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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ND53 VVT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red 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 ND53 VVT, 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 ND53 VVT registered?

ND53 VVT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is ND53 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 VVT 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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