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NU53 JFF

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,069 mi
Last recorded91,069 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 JFF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,069 miles

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

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting broken but still adequatly supported

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,087 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 84,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,890 miles

advise service soon warning light illuminated for engine management

Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,414 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 69,414 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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,688 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 JFF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

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

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