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WP03 XRV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,930 mi
Last recorded107,930 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 XRV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 107,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 107,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both outer area - 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush to body - body to hub arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush - arm body to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 95,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassi - at suspension mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to chassi - at suspension mount point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush to body - body to hub arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pivot bush - arm body to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,978 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,092 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 76,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 64,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,534 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 63,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,062 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 61,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,167 miles

Corrosion to nearside & offside front floor pan

Exhaust center section deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2015 57,816 miles

Corrosion to nearside front & offside front floor

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,452 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,021 miles

corrosion around both front jacking points but not excessive

exhaust centre section and tailbox corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,003 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,750 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 15,189 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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WP03 XRV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP03 XRV, 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

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What year was WP03 XRV registered?

WP03 XRV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is WP03 XRV safe to buy?

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