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NU03 AXF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 AXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,488 miles

engine man light on

high travel hand brake

signs of fuel leaking from tank

Fail 23 Nov 2015 92,488 miles

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

engine man light on

high travel hand brake

signs of fuel leaking from tank

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,753 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,635 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 79,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 66,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,291 miles

rear no plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,574 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust system slightly damaged

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,698 miles

Unable to fully acess brake pipes due to them being heavily greased

Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,360 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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NU03 AXF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 NU03 AXF, 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 NU03 AXF registered?

NU03 AXF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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