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NU53 ZBL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,694 mi
Last recorded47,694 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,674 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 47,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,961 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,153 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,664 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,733 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 ZBL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

NU53 ZBL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NU53 ZBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 ZBL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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