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SA53 NLY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,114 mi
Last recorded135,114 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 NLY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,114 miles

Brake fluid near minimum level.

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

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

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

Offside front (lagging) brakes imbalance requirement only just met.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 135,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Brake fluid near minimum level.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 122,772 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 122,770 miles

Inner front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,268 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,854 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 60,854 miles

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

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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SA53 NLY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA53 NLY, 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 SA53 NLY registered?

SA53 NLY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SA53 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 NLY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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