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WR03 NEN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,839 mi
Last recorded99,839 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,839 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing egdes

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,947 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 96,947 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,696 miles

Both front tyre treads low inner edges

Both rear tyre treads low inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2013 89,687 miles

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

Both front tyre treads low inner edges

Both rear tyre treads low inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,409 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,407 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 78,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,814 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,413 miles

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,081 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,823 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 NEN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WR03 NEN, 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 NEN registered?

WR03 NEN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is WR03 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 NEN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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