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NU53 GYC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,676 mi
Last recorded147,676 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 GYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,676 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 145,026 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,139 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 136,724 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 124,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 86,675 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,509 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,666 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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NU53 GYC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NU53 GYC, 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 NU53 GYC registered?

NU53 GYC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is NU53 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 GYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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