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FX03 WMU

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,624 mi
Last recorded59,624 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 59,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all effected (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 57,386 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 57,355 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated excessive corrosion to o/s/f floor section going under sill cover (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion to o/s/f sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch/ sill end with in 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusty rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,437 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 55,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 52,547 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 52,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,409 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,406 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 24,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 24,157 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,513 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,089 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,974 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 WMU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FX03 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

FX03 WMU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is FX03 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 WMU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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