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WR03 NDK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NDK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 81,974 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 79,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,432 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Fail 18 Jun 2024 77,426 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,374 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 73,356 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,456 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

Fail 21 Jun 2021 71,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,604 miles

Rear brakes noisy/squealing on application

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,076 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,829 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 62,829 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,518 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,518 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,790 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 55,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,720 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 52,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,995 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,494 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,930 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Rear 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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WR03 NDK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR03 NDK, 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 WR03 NDK registered?

WR03 NDK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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