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WL53 EDO

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,425 mi
Last recorded26,425 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 EDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 26,425 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 26,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,877 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 23,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf wiper blade split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,584 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 12,565 miles

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

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

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 EDO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WL53 EDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 EDO registered?

WL53 EDO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WL53 EDO safe to buy?

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