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NL03 HVP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,982 mi
Last recorded134,982 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 HVP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 134,982 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 131,328 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,762 miles

all four tyres getting poor on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2013 124,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres getting poor on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,963 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2012 116,963 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,749 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s n/s body sill covers fitted

o/s n/s rear tyres not cut to full tread depth on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2011 110,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s n/s body sill covers fitted

o/s n/s rear tyres not cut to full tread depth on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,432 miles

undershield and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 85,291 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 85,291 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,624 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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NL03 HVP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL03 HVP, 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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NL03 HVP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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