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AJ03 YMU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,724 mi
Last recorded23,724 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 YMU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,724 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 23,724 miles

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,294 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 22,406 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 22,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 21,128 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 21,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 19,457 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 19,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 17,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 16,177 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,505 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 11,646 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 9,478 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 7,751 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 5,956 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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AJ03 YMU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ03 YMU, 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 AJ03 YMU registered?

AJ03 YMU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 May 2003.

Is AJ03 YMU safe to buy?

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