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WU03 KLJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 64,492 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 62,853 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,093 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,185 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 57,185 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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,821 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,774 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 50,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 47,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,724 miles

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,862 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU03 KLJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU03 KLJ, 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 WU03 KLJ registered?

WU03 KLJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for WU03 KLJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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