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NU53 GYV

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,512 mi
Last recorded98,512 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 GYV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,512 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 98,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,756 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,280 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,280 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,986 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,059 miles

Centre rear seatbelt twisted

Front brake pads worn low

Fuel tank generally corroded

Nearside headlamp aim low limit

rear suspension radius arm pivot bushes generally perished

Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,024 miles

Offside Front 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)

Both front tyres badly worn on outer side walls

Centre rear seatbelt twisted

Front brake pads worn low

Fuel tank generally corroded

Nearside headlamp aim low limit

rear suspension radius arm pivot bushes generally perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 50,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel tank is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 44,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,880 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,880 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,428 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 GYV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol 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 NU53 GYV, 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 NU53 GYV registered?

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

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