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NJ53 UUT

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,405 mi
Last recorded119,405 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UUT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,724 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 116,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,998 miles

fuel filler neck corroded on sealing lip

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,801 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,325 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 14 Aug 2009 76,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,094 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,455 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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NJ53 UUT 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 75%.

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 NJ53 UUT, 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 NJ53 UUT registered?

NJ53 UUT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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