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WR03 TMY

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,693 mi
Last recorded45,693 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 TMY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,693 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 45,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,424 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,901 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,632 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 24 Jun 2010 28,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,976 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,040 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake ferrules have some degree of corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2008 25,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake ferrules have some degree of corrosion

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge near legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,637 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,047 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 TMY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

WR03 TMY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is WR03 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 TMY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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