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PX53 WFA

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 WFA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2023 75,832 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 68,628 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 66,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 63,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,865 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 58,863 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,303 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 51,303 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,722 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 37,042 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,042 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,832 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 35,832 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,542 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,542 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,421 miles

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 28 Aug 2007 21,324 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,059 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 17,059 miles

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

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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PX53 WFA is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX53 WFA, 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 PX53 WFA registered?

PX53 WFA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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