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WM52 MZZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,258 mi
Last recorded136,258 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 MZZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 136,258 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake long

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 127,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Handbrake long

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 119,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tailbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge NEEDS CHANGING (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,730 miles

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

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

scuffing on n/s front wheel.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 109,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

scuffing on n/s front wheel.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,190 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 72,885 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,842 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,184 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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WM52 MZZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM52 MZZ, 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 WM52 MZZ registered?

WM52 MZZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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