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WF03 XRN

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 XRN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,822 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded at joint

Rear hand brake travel excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,693 miles

Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2017 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,302 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Bold On Inner Edge

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,297 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn Bold On Inner Edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,279 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,225 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 75,225 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 3 Sep 2012 67,111 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,041 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,496 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 58,496 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 41,827 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,138 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 31,138 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 5,694 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 45 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 XRN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

WF03 XRN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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