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SJ53 NFK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,193 mi
Last recorded105,193 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 NFK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front brake weaker in operation. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion of underbody areas not yet excessive, or not included in test.

Fail 21 Sep 2023 105,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Visible under wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside inner sill ends. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside front brake weaker in operation. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion of underbody areas not yet excessive, or not included in test.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,950 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective System still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Fuel pipe corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 99,756 miles

Fuel pipe corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,429 miles

rear section of exhaust corroded at join clamp

Fail 23 Apr 2019 86,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear section of exhaust corroded at join clamp

Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,628 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 80,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brakes off-balance. Nearside very weak. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dangerously worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,076 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 66,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,978 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,458 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 56,421 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,389 miles

Chassis corroded

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 46,123 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 46,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 35,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,987 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 29,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 29,958 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 28,324 miles

hand brake lever travel

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 May 2007 26,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,044 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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SJ53 NFK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ53 NFK, 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 SJ53 NFK registered?

SJ53 NFK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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