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WF03 XRT

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,196 mi
Last recorded20,196 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 XRT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 20,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 19,330 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wiper switch faulty

Pass 25 Jan 2022 18,254 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wiper switch faulty

Pass 28 Jan 2021 17,222 miles

windscreen wiper switch faulty

Pass 21 Jan 2020 16,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen wiper switch faulty

Fail 21 Jan 2020 16,129 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen wiper switch faulty

Pass 31 Jan 2019 12,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres have flat spots

Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,148 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 11,148 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,926 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 11 Jun 2007 8,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 5,918 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 XRT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

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

Is WF03 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 XRT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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