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WF03 EKM

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 EKM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,943 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,274 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective On chassis, rubber perished and split ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, forward bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,553 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 59,034 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 59,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,040 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished, tears not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre perished, tears not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,985 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished, tears not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre perished, tears not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,932 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,959 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 36,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,866 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,161 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 27,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 27,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 26,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,228 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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WF03 EKM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF03 EKM, 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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WF03 EKM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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