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RJ03 NKH

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,944 mi
Last recorded90,944 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NKH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front floor surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 91,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front floor surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,807 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,807 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,244 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 87,244 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,227 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear both trailing arm bushes slightly poor

spare tyre soft

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,394 miles

Oil leak

forward exhaust hanger broken

os outer cv boot perished

unable to clearly see front brakes

Fail 19 Mar 2015 85,365 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

forward exhaust hanger broken

os outer cv boot perished

unable to clearly see front brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,436 miles

radiator poor

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,067 miles

Air bag light on

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,276 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges.

SRS warning lamp is illuminated which is a fail but no reason for rejection is available yet.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 74,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres are worn smooth on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SRS warning lamp is illuminated which is a fail but no reason for rejection is available yet.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,371 miles

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

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

O/s/f seat belt fluffing

O/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,008 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,155 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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RJ03 NKH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ03 NKH, 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 RJ03 NKH registered?

RJ03 NKH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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