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RF53 WAE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,532 mi
Last recorded76,532 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WAE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,532 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 76,532 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,303 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Dec 2013 70,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,093 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,413 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,628 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,143 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,079 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,079 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 20,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,803 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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RF53 WAE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 RF53 WAE, 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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RF53 WAE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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