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NU53 KBN

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,990 mi
Last recorded87,990 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes and underneath vehicle wax oiled before test

both front brake hoses corroded at ferules

Fail 2 Oct 2018 76,637 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes and underneath vehicle wax oiled before test

both front brake hoses corroded at ferules

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,429 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

rear exhaust slightly corroded

underneath vehicle and all brake pipes wax oiled before test

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,136 miles

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

brake pipes greased before test

rear exhaust slight corroded

vehicle wax oiled underneath before test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,117 miles

brake pipes greased before test

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

underneth vechile and all brake pipes greased before test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,071 miles

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

radiator corroded

underneth vechile and all brake pipes greased before mot test

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,395 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

radiator corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,583 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 KBN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

NU53 KBN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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