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NL53 MXF

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 MXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,100 miles

Driver & rear wipers split.

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,100 miles

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

Driver & rear wipers split.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,672 miles

Cover missing on drivers seat belt stalk.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,397 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 40,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,801 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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NL53 MXF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL53 MXF, 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 NL53 MXF registered?

NL53 MXF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is NL53 MXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 MXF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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