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WF53 AOB

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,492 mi
Last recorded97,492 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 AOB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,492 miles

clutch pedal high

front brake pads low

radiator deteriorated

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

clutch pedal high

front brake pads low

radiator deteriorated

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of sills

Fail 22 Sep 2014 88,918 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

radiator poor condition

rear exhaust to centre section badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,918 miles

Oil leak

radiator poor condition

rear exhaust to centre section badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,244 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 82,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2012 78,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,588 miles

NSR tyre slightly distorted.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolent below minimum mark.

NSR tyre slightly distorted.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,059 miles

os rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,260 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,146 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,437 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,549 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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WF53 AOB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF53 AOB, 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 WF53 AOB registered?

WF53 AOB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is WF53 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 AOB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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