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WP52 JVX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,785 mi
Last recorded78,785 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 JVX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 78,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,785 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 75,151 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 74,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 74,192 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Oct 2010 69,977 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 69,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure in tray.

n/s/rear tyre wearing close to wear bars.

red srs warning light stays on.

un-able to see front and rear brake pads clearly for wear/condition

Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure in tray.

n/s/rear tyre wearing close to wear bars.

red srs warning light stays on.

un-able to see front and rear brake pads clearly for wear/condition

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,529 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 52,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,746 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 43,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,911 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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WP52 JVX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WP52 JVX, 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 WP52 JVX registered?

WP52 JVX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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