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WF03 FZE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,418 mi
Last recorded97,418 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 FZE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,864 miles

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

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

Slightly oil leaks.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,769 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,708 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,822 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 76,822 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 63,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,648 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,114 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 FZE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FZE, 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 WF03 FZE registered?

WF03 FZE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WF03 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 FZE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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