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WP03 XVX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,606 mi
Last recorded47,606 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 XVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,606 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

srs mil lamp on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,606 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

srs mil lamp on

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,698 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 34,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,945 miles

corr o/s/f floor/chassis

front inner pads 3/4 worn

o/s/r outer door handle inop

rear exhaust silencer corroding and thin

wiper blades splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,573 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r door handle loose

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,133 miles

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded.

Recommend underseal.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,065 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,065 miles

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

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

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 XVX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP03 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

WP03 XVX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is WP03 XVX safe to buy?

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