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WF03 XHP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,632 mi
Last recorded37,632 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,632 miles

front floor corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,462 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,744 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 28,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 26,325 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,050 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 24,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre valve dust cap missing.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 21,777 miles

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

Surface rust under vehicle offside and nearside front.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 21,777 miles

Surface rust under vehicle offside and nearside front.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 19,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 19,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 82,047 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 82,046 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,723 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,304 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,777 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2006 9,823 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)

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 XHP 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 72.2%.

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 XHP, 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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What year was WF03 XHP registered?

WF03 XHP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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