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WR03 FBK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 FBK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,371 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,617 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,352 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,025 miles

Front exhaust section corroded

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to rear suspension arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight travel

Rear Suspension components are corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,821 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,821 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 76,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,315 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,315 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 53,283 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,631 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,244 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,424 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 35,414 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,146 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 27,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,806 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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WR03 FBK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WR03 FBK, 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 WR03 FBK registered?

WR03 FBK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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