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J12 WET

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WET
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,896 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,594 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 48,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 39,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Aug 2013 34,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,196 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 34,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

exhaust rear box corroded around join area

osf wiper smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,859 miles

All tyres considered generally poor - all tyres wearing inside edge of tread.

All tyres nearig legal limit(3mm).

Difficulty in fully assessing vehicle structure- sill covers fitted.

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 10 Feb 2009 22,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres considered generally poor - all tyres wearing inside edge of tread.

All tyres nearig legal limit(3mm).

Difficulty in fully assessing vehicle structure- sill covers fitted.

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,883 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,446 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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J12 WET is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J12 WET, 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 J12 WET registered?

J12 WET is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is J12 WET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 WET shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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