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NV53 OBX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 OBX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,363 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 57,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 43,711 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded near tank

radiator corroded

some brake pipes starting to corrode

various suspension and underbody parts heavily corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2014 43,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel pipes heavily corroded near tank

radiator corroded

some brake pipes starting to corrode

various suspension and underbody parts heavily corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,202 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 35,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

emissions to be re tested

Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,665 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 30,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat appears to be insecure.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 28,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat appears to be insecure.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,425 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 26,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,285 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,381 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 21,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 OBX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OBX, 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 NV53 OBX registered?

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

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