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WJ53 UMA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 UMA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015
Fail 27 Nov 2015 108,194 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,870 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,061 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,649 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 79,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 54,072 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,369 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 UMA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

WJ53 UMA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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