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NX03 SVT

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,072 mi
Last recorded74,072 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 SVT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,072 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,072 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,937 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,141 miles

Advise o/s/f wiper blade worn splitting on end.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise o/s/f wiper blade worn splitting on end.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,130 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 65,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,997 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 60,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres low(3mm)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,048 miles

Advise rear number plate fading.

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,047 miles

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

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blade`s worn splitting on end`s.

Advise rear number plate fading.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,246 miles

Advise o/s/f brake disc sign`s of corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f trim missing

slight corrosion floor chassi sill jack pont brake pipes & brake hose ferruls brake fuid slight low slight travel foot brake slight deterioration brake hoses

slight ripple rear tyre slight movement ball joints steering & suspension joints bushes slight wear rear trailing arm busges font suspension bushes unable to fully check pads & discs

Fail 23 Mar 2010 45,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f trim missing

slight corrosion floor chassi sill jack pont brake pipes & brake hose ferruls brake fuid slight low slight travel foot brake slight deterioration brake hoses

slight ripple rear tyre slight movement ball joints steering & suspension joints bushes slight wear rear trailing arm busges font suspension bushes unable to fully check pads & discs

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,771 miles

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

light corrosion brake pipes & brake hose ferruls-rear suspension bushes slight worn-

light corrosion floor seams-slight judder n/s/f brake front brake slight out balance-bonnet saftey catch sticking slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,948 miles

front brake slight out balance

brake fluid slight low unable to fully check pads-slight stain on calipers no sign leak unable to fully check due to wet conditions-rear suspension bushes slight worn-o/s/f tyre worn close to limits inside edge tread

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,819 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 24,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake fluid slight low

Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,599 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 17,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NX03 SVT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NX03 SVT, 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 NX03 SVT registered?

NX03 SVT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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