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WR52 XOT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,820 mi
Last recorded113,820 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 XOT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,820 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Slight fuel leak from tank area

Fail 7 Nov 2016 113,812 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Slight fuel leak from tank area

Pass 13 Nov 2015 108,983 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 108,979 miles

Battery insecure cable ties not acceptable (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,208 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre thread patern uneven

Fail 31 Oct 2014 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre thread patern uneven

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 76,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 47,083 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,137 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,276 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,827 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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WR52 XOT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR52 XOT, 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 WR52 XOT registered?

WR52 XOT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is WR52 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 XOT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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