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NV53 UOA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,126 mi
Last recorded72,126 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UOA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,832 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexy pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,990 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,945 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,458 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,237 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 37,962 miles

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,962 miles

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 24,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,109 miles

Nearside 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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NV53 UOA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NV53 UOA, 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 UOA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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