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NL53 UVM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,566 mi
Last recorded26,566 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 UVM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,566 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,851 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,851 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,832 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,026 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 5 Aug 2008 15,010 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,419 miles

Advise front & rear alignment check.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 9,419 miles

Advise front & rear alignment check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UVM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 UVM registered?

NL53 UVM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is NL53 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 UVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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