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WN53 NPK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 NPK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 102,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 99,602 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 99,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 97,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,883 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 81,237 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,236 miles

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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,414 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,582 miles

both front outter c/v gaiters cracking and staring to worn

rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,000 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,681 miles

covers fitted to outer sills unable to give sills full inspection

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,499 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,332 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 38,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,423 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 26,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,306 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,272 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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WN53 NPK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN53 NPK, 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 WN53 NPK registered?

WN53 NPK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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