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FX03 WMG

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,158 mi
Last recorded65,158 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 WMG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,778 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

corrosion both front chassie/outriggers but not yet to excess

corrosion starting both front floorpans but not yet to excess

corrosion starting o/s/f inner arch but not yet to excess

exhaust corroded very thin will need attention soon

fuel filler kneck corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm also cut but not yet to fail criteria

o/s front to rear brake pipe coated with grease also can see signs of corrosion through grease but unable to fully asses

o/s gearbox drive shaft seal slight leak

sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,484 miles

Corrosion on all components and underbody surfaces

N/S/F ABS ring cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 51,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion on all components and underbody surfaces

N/S/F ABS ring cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,044 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,170 miles

exhaust system rusting out

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

n/s/f abs ring cracked but light not on

o/s/f drive shaft gater clip cracked but still compleate at time of test and sucure

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,959 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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FX03 WMG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FX03 WMG, 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 FX03 WMG registered?

FX03 WMG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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