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NU53 SYG

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,437 mi
Last recorded55,437 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 SYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,910 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 35,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,538 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 22,538 miles

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

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

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 SYG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 SYG registered?

NU53 SYG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is NU53 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 SYG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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