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FX03 WZM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 WZM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,978 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,780 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,258 miles

advise air bag lamp on

advise centre section exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 43,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise air bag lamp on

advise centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 40,598 miles

temp. repair made to offside headlamp. advise replacement or permanent repair of unit

Fail 11 Apr 2011 40,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

temp. repair made to offside headlamp. advise replacement or permanent repair of unit

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,448 miles

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

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

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

advise gear box leak

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,219 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,420 miles

Offside parking brake effort low

Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,420 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,057 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY

NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR HUB WHEN WHEEL SPUN

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,466 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 WZM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WZM, 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

How do I check the history of FX03 WZM?

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What year was FX03 WZM registered?

FX03 WZM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FX03 WZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 WZM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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