MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front n/s lower corner floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Parking brake efficiency below requirements front o/s lower corner floor corroded (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers showing signs of wear (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear exhaust section corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
centre exhaust section corroded
clutch pedal anti slip worn
rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre deteriorated
reversing lights not working
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracking to nearside rear tyre wall
reversing lights not working
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
light cracking to both rear tyres
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
light cracking to both rear tyres
Both rear tyre outer walls deteriorated
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyre outer walls deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres inner edges worn
power steering belt cracking
exhaust repaired with paste
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
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WJ53 UKX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 WJ53 UKX, 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 WJ53 UKX registered?
WJ53 UKX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is WJ53 UKX safe to buy?
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