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WA52 SKJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,867 mi
Last recorded132,867 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 SKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,867 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 132,867 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 131,571 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 131,571 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2014 129,254 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 129,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 115,134 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

SRS indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Jan 2013 115,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

SRS indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,863 miles

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

front tyre wearing on inner edges

srs lamp on! airbag

Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyre wearing on inner edges

srs lamp on! airbag

windscreen wash/wiper switch insecure.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,647 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 87,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front washer switch loose

Pass 25 Jan 2010 74,533 miles

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

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

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

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

front washer switch loose

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,469 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 7 Feb 2008 46,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,807 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,290 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 16,290 miles

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

Nearside 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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WA52 SKJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WA52 SKJ, 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 WA52 SKJ registered?

WA52 SKJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is WA52 SKJ safe to buy?

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