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NU03 XOJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XOJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 81,473 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,191 miles

cv gaiter retaining clips split, however both gaiters still presently secure

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,339 miles

exhaust corroding

power steering pipes damp

signs of leakage around cv gaitors

Fail 25 Apr 2009 71,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

power steering pipes damp

signs of leakage around cv gaitors

Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,045 miles

exhaust system corroding removed loose heat shield

power steering fluid low signs of leakage

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,077 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 48,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 36,829 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

washers low on presure

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 XOJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

NU03 XOJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NU03 XOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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