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WN53 AYC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,727 mi
Last recorded55,727 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 AYC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,727 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 55,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,196 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Nov 2013 53,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,480 miles

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

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

battery insecure

rear silancer corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,480 miles

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

battery insecure

rear silancer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,762 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 44,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,409 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,516 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2007 32,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,376 miles

front tyres perrishing

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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WN53 AYC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN53 AYC, 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 WN53 AYC registered?

WN53 AYC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is WN53 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN53 AYC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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