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NL53 UVK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,948 mi
Last recorded77,948 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 UVK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,948 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 77,948 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,535 miles

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

offside tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,150 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,343 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,440 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 UVK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL53 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

NL53 UVK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is NL53 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 UVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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