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NG52 FLJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,030 mi
Last recorded65,030 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 FLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 65,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 64,988 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 64,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 64,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 63,265 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,383 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 62,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 57,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 35,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 28,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,538 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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NG52 FLJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NG52 FLJ, 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 NG52 FLJ registered?

NG52 FLJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is NG52 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG52 FLJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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