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WN03 PHV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 PHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,439 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,694 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.l illuminated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,694 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 65,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,186 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,580 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 33,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 25,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,090 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,715 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge bald †m.o.t. pass only centre three quarters ok.

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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WN03 PHV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WN03 PHV, 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 WN03 PHV registered?

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

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