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WJ53 UKX

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,912 mi
Last recorded49,912 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 UKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,912 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 49,912 miles

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,141 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 47,140 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,145 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,648 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

reversing lights not working

Fail 13 Aug 2015 38,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 6 Aug 2014 36,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,755 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 33,755 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 27,779 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,068 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

power steering belt cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,266 miles

exhaust repaired with paste

Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,802 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 13,769 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,800 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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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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WJ53 UKX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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