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NT03 HXJ

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,666 mi
Last recorded90,666 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 HXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,666 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 90,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 76,628 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 76,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,454 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lense cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,873 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box knocking on anti roll bar bracket

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r lense cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2012 62,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box knocking on anti roll bar bracket

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,590 miles

All ferrules on all flexible brake hoses slightly corroded.

Both front tyres - tread close to legal limit on inner edges.

Both rear axle bushes showing minor deterioration.

O/S/F tyre has cracks in sidewall.

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,981 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 47,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,655 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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NT03 HXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NT03 HXJ, 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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NT03 HXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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