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WL53 EDK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EDK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,621 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2014 111,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,768 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,456 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

radiator deteriated and beginning to leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,749 miles

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

drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,199 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 66,227 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 57,434 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 46,417 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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WL53 EDK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WL53 EDK, 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 WL53 EDK registered?

WL53 EDK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is WL53 EDK safe to buy?

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