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MK03 JWU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,193 mi
Last recorded97,193 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 JWU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 97,193 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 97,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 85,285 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 85,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,674 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 70,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 49,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,859 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 18,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,615 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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MK03 JWU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MK03 JWU, 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 MK03 JWU registered?

MK03 JWU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is MK03 JWU safe to buy?

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