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NT53 CSF

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,147 mi
Last recorded126,147 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 CSF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 126,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 121,609 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner sides.

both rear tyres cracking.

both sides front floor to chassis area corroded.

exhaust is fouling offside rear tyre, but only at full suspension extension.

exhaust is fouling rear bumper.

Fail 8 May 2014 121,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner sides.

both rear tyres cracking.

both sides front floor to chassis area corroded.

exhaust is fouling offside rear tyre, but only at full suspension extension.

exhaust is fouling rear bumper.

Pass 30 May 2013 108,444 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 105,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,301 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,216 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,303 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,004 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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NT53 CSF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NT53 CSF, 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 NT53 CSF registered?

NT53 CSF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is NT53 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT53 CSF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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