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NU03 AZJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,951 mi
Last recorded75,951 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 AZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 72,272 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,595 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 63,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,342 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,672 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,972 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 AZJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZJ, 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 NU03 AZJ registered?

NU03 AZJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is NU03 AZJ safe to buy?

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