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WU03 KOW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KOW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,376 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 101,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,935 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 96,485 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,078 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 41,078 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,143 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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WU03 KOW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WU03 KOW, 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 WU03 KOW registered?

WU03 KOW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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