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NH03 OSK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,067 mi
Last recorded74,067 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 OSK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,533 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,533 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,686 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,212 miles

Offside rear traling arm bushes are deteriorating but not resulting in excessive play at the moment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on offside of windscreen (8.3.1a)

engine management light on dash

exhaust front flexi pipe is splitting/slight blowing

nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriate but not resulting in excessive emovment

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,185 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,271 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,038 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 30,760 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear trailing arm bushes split+worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 30,760 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes split+worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,994 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,748 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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NH03 OSK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NH03 OSK, 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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NH03 OSK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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