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NK03 NHL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,870 mi
Last recorded46,870 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 NHL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 39,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,935 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

Fail 20 Sep 2017 34,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,247 miles

front tyre walls cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 21 Sep 2016 29,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyre walls cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,079 miles

front exhaust hanger bracket insecure

nearside front outer tyre wall scrubbed

nearside washer jet partially blocked

nearside wiper smearing slightly

rear wiper split

slight corrossion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,196 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

front exhaust hanger bracket insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and tread low

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside rear brake pipe

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2014 19,194 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

front exhaust hanger bracket insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge and tread low

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside rear brake pipe

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,358 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front washer partually blocked

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and tread getting low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting low

offside front washer partually blocked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,198 miles

both windscreen washers partially blocked

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrossion offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 13,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,167 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 11,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,672 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,605 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,979 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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NK03 NHL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NK03 NHL, 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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NK03 NHL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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