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WR03 NFN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,502 mi
Last recorded122,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NFN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 122,502 miles

Coil spring corroded front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2021 116,652 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 116,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,695 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 112,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,353 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 108,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 98,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 92,215 miles

Handbrake performance just within limits.

Pass 23 May 2016 86,880 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 81,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 76,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,598 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 69,598 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,775 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 62,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,118 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,641 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,516 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 NFN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

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

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