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WJ53 ULL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 131,882 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,059 miles

SRS light on in dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear main suspension bushes perished

exhaust very rusty at rear joint

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 67,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,635 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 ULL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULL, 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 ULL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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