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WL03 FXJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 FXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,374 miles

front floors corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,810 miles

os and ns front floor pans corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,303 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 58,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55x15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,058 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,497 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both wiper blades split at ends

front tyres wearing on inner edge

ns & os front floor corroded

ns cv boot split. repaired

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,692 miles

ns & osf floor corroded

nsf cv boot split (repaired)

os rear brake doesn.t lock, foot or hand brake. effort slightly low on both

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,325 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,597 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,148 miles

nearside front disc showing signs of wear

offside front disc showing signs of wear

Fail 18 Jan 2011 37,148 miles

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

nearside front disc showing signs of wear

offside front disc showing signs of wear

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coolant low/oily monitor

low tyres 195/55-15

Fail 21 Apr 2010 35,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant low/oily monitor

low tyres 195/55-15

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,732 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,237 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 30,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,044 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 26,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 20,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WL03 FXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WL03 FXJ, 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 WL03 FXJ registered?

WL03 FXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WL03 FXJ safe to buy?

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