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W15 WSB

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 WSB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,900 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rail box sections (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 61,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rail box sections (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,810 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,118 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 19,695 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 19,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 14,010 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 11,140 miles

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

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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W15 WSB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W15 WSB, 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 W15 WSB registered?

W15 WSB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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