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WF53 PZY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,126 mi
Last recorded101,126 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 PZY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,126 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge on raised tread

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

noise on steering column (rubbing noise)

rear suspension arms centre mount bushes poor

Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,731 miles

ns rear trailing arm bush starting to split

ns rear tyre getting low 195/55/15

slight front brake judder/disc,s distorted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 93,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 89,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,467 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 PZY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WF53 PZY, 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 WF53 PZY registered?

WF53 PZY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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