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WN03 VKR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,669 mi
Last recorded75,669 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 VKR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,669 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer and pipe corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 70,808 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,407 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rake (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,399 miles

Both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 50,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,905 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 41,220 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 41,220 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 37,436 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 9 Jun 2010 33,449 miles

Exhaust - Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Front disc's slightly worn.

Interior warning light for doors stays on.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight leak from steering rack but not leaking at time of test.

Slight misting of oil leaking around rocker cover gasket.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,648 miles

Battery and alternator poor. Lights go dim when a load is put on the system

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering rack slightly leaking but leaking at time of test

Pass 17 May 2007 19,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,460 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

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 VKR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

WN03 VKR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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