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SL53 NOF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 NOF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,419 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,814 miles

Front 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front 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 20 Oct 2010 80,136 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank is slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 80,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank is slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,192 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,806 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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SL53 NOF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL53 NOF, 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 SL53 NOF registered?

SL53 NOF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is SL53 NOF safe to buy?

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