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NU53 HZL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 HZL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,305 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,022 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,789 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,394 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,394 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,346 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s/f wheel slightly sticking on

Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,518 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 23,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,761 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 HZL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

NU53 HZL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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