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WJ53 ULF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,948 mi
Last recorded76,948 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ULF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge just ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge just ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

outer sills covered with plastic obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge just ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge just ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

outer sills covered with plastic obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2016 63,627 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 40,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres are perished in tread blocks.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,271 miles

exhaust corroded by rear flange and slight leak

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,053 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,707 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,355 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,658 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 ULF 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 WJ53 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

WJ53 ULF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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