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RJ03 NKM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 NKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,384 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,952 miles

Large crack across windscreen at bottom - not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,895 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing from castle head nut (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing from castle head nut (2.5.B.1a)

Large crack across windscreen at bottom - not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,694 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,114 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre is worn down to 2mm on the outer tread area

o/s/ wiper blade is leaving streaks

Pass 2 May 2007 26,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,656 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 NKM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RJ03 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

RJ03 NKM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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