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WF03 FZX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,906 mi
Last recorded48,906 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 FZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,906 miles

Body has corrosion

Front and Rear suspension arms have corrosion

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2017 48,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Body has corrosion

Front and Rear suspension arms have corrosion

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and nearing wear indicator

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,738 miles

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,738 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s and o/s front floor pans corroded

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2014 470,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 18 Mar 2014 40,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,452 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no spare fitted at time of test

rear suspension covered in corrosion

side skirts fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2013 38,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no spare fitted at time of test

rear suspension covered in corrosion

side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,667 miles

condition of both front brake hoses

front and rear suspension covered in corrosion

tyre tread depth on o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,040 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,706 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 25,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,276 miles

Offside 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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WF03 FZX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF03 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

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

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