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WF03 UAC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,917 mi
Last recorded177,917 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 UAC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 177,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubber missing (still secure)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 153,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 153,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing swivel joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,281 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 119,552 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 119,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,250 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,029 miles

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

advise coolant level low

Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,120 miles

Rear silencer input pipe is rusty.

Slight coolant loss at heater control valve.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,916 miles

NSR tyre close to limits

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 UAC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

WF03 UAC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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