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NU53 HBK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,656 mi
Last recorded84,656 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 HBK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,656 miles

Both rear tyre`s worn on edge`s.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,656 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre`s worn on edge`s.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,312 miles

Advise all rear brake pipe`s sign`s of corrosion.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 78,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise all rear brake pipe`s sign`s of corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,013 miles

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre`s worn on inner edge`s.Advise wheel alignment.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,323 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

light corrosion brake pipes coil springs floor & inner sills

slight crack cv boots

Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

light corrosion brake pipes coil springs floor & inner sills

slight crack cv boots

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,454 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise n/s/f wiper blade sign`s of wear splitting on end.

Advise o/s/f brake disc corroding on inner face.

Advise wheel alignment check.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,248 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 35,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tracking check

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,871 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 28,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,172 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 HBK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HBK, 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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NU53 HBK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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