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WL03 JHZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 JHZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 74,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 7 May 2013 71,084 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/ wiper slight deterated

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2010 48,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,664 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,712 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,629 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 7,054 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 JHZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WL03 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

WL03 JHZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is WL03 JHZ safe to buy?

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