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SC03 NNL

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 NNL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 77,605 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise bad engine oil leak

advise nearside rear trailing arm centre bush badly split

advise offside headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 18 Aug 2011 62,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise bad engine oil leak

advise front brake discs warped

advise nearside rear trailing arm centre bush badly split

advise offside headlight poor beam pattern

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,643 miles

offside front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,643 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge slightly

front discs warped

nearside front nail in tyre

nearside rear something inside tyre

offside front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,500 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,354 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,040 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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SC03 NNL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC03 NNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC03 NNL registered?

SC03 NNL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is SC03 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 NNL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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