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NU53 GZE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,620 mi
Last recorded179,620 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 GZE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 179,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut on n/s/f tyre but cords not showing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 179,620 miles

Battery insecure

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

cut on n/s/f tyre but cords not showing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 157,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 136,793 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 136,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,639 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,128 miles

Nearside front brake slow to release.

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 GZE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NU53 GZE, 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 GZE registered?

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

Is NU53 GZE safe to buy?

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