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WD03 NBB

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 NBB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 96,962 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 96,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 91,129 miles

Offside Front cracking inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear cracking inner edge

all 4 discs rusty

Fail 8 May 2018 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front cracking inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear cracking inner edge

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 16 May 2016 91,093 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts

Fail 13 May 2016 91,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 19 May 2015 87,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2014 79,861 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 79,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 73,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 65,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,093 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 56,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 47,548 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 47,548 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)

Pass 19 May 2009 40,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,687 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 32,687 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 26,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 18,613 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 18,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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WD03 NBB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WD03 NBB, 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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WD03 NBB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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