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AO52 YMX

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,754 mi
Last recorded46,754 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,390 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 40,178 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 30,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 27,906 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,906 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,077 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,934 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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AO52 YMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold 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 AO52 YMX, 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 AO52 YMX registered?

AO52 YMX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AO52 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 YMX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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