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NV53 OBT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,796 mi
Last recorded85,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OBT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 85,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,190 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 83,190 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,240 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 77,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 59,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,253 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,035 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 38,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NV53 OBT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV53 OBT, 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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NV53 OBT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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