CarVerify

Free Car Check

WN03 PHU

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,786 mi
Last recorded85,786 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 PHU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,786 miles

Both driveshafts corroding

Both front floors starting to corrode

Both front tyre treads worn down to 2mm and wearing slightly on inner edges

Both rear trailing arms bushes slightly deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear steering braking and suspension corroding

Offside headlamp aim right on lower red line of testing scale at time of test

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 80,488 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front driveshaft abs rings cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,488 miles

both front driveshaft abs rings cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,025 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WN03 PHU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WN03 PHU, 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

How do I check the history of WN03 PHU?

You can check the full history of WN03 PHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WN03 PHU registered?

WN03 PHU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is WN03 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN03 PHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN03 PHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WN03 PHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.