CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU03 XHW

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,291 mi
Last recorded52,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,445 miles

not able to exmine wheel security

sills unable to be fully examined due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Jun 2015 50,445 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres are craking on outer treads

not able to exmine wheel security

sills unable to be fully examined due to plastic covers

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

exhaust rear section weak condition

n/s & o/s cv boots insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt.

sills unable to be fully examined due to plastic sills being fitted

unable to examine security of wheels due to trims being fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,485 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and both are perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 46,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and both are perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 41,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,665 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f ABS ring broken

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,134 miles

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

n/s/f ABS ring broken

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,056 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,808 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,776 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 22,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU03 XHW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHW, 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

How do I check the history of NU03 XHW?

You can check the full history of NU03 XHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU03 XHW registered?

NU03 XHW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is NU03 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU03 XHW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU03 XHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU03 XHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.