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WL03 FXK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,781 mi
Last recorded57,781 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 FXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 57,781 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 57,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear condition of suspension arm bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2024 56,918 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear condition of suspension arm bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2024 56,917 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear condition of both suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,914 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 55,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,412 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 54,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,346 miles

corrosion in nearside front suspension arm prescribed area

Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in nearside front suspension arm prescribed area

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,812 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 49,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Oct 2016 46,195 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 46,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front lower suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in suspension components

Pass 22 May 2013 43,194 miles

both rear axle bushes coming unbonded

exhaust system corroded and holed slighty blowing

near side rear brake discs has got hot

near side rear brake pad perishing

noise from gear box area

off side front chassis jacking point corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 38,743 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,018 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 29,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,592 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2008 20,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 16,793 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,001 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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WL03 FXK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

WL03 FXK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is WL03 FXK safe to buy?

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