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NU53 GZY

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,629 mi
Last recorded62,629 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 GZY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 62,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,138 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 59,138 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,883 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 53,883 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working Obligatory rear fog lamp not working. (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,300 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 40,300 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,005 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 34,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired Mounting bracket not connected (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working OBLIGATORY REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,428 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 19,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 19,464 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 17,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,811 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 GZY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

NU53 GZY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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