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NT53 MUU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,070 mi
Last recorded64,070 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MUU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,070 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 64,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 56,035 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Oil leak

snow tyres fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,035 miles

Oil leak

snow tyres fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,821 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low an has cut in sidewall no ply cords exposed

o/s/f tyre low an perrished

Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre low an has cut in sidewall no ply cords exposed

o/s/f tyre low an perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,417 miles

n,s,r tyre has bulge on inside

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 MUU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NT53 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

NT53 MUU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is NT53 MUU safe to buy?

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