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NU03 UAN

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,970 mi
Last recorded56,970 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 UAN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,970 miles

Both front brake pipes have a protective coating applied

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 56,970 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box/pipe (7.1.2)

Both front brake pipes have a protective coating applied

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strongly advise! (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,952 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,393 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,319 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,001 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,001 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,044 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,262 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,262 miles

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

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 UAN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NU03 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

NU03 UAN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for NU03 UAN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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