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PE03 WXW

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 WXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 53,016 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 52,996 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 52,996 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 52,968 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 52,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 52,966 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 52,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 52,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,920 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 48,917 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2009 40,815 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 40,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 35,875 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 29,453 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 23,902 miles

engine management light on

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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PE03 WXW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE03 WXW, 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 PE03 WXW registered?

PE03 WXW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is PE03 WXW safe to buy?

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