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DE53 YXB

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,516 mi
Last recorded72,516 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YXB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,516 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 72,516 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested major blow of gas (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 69,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,782 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,845 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 57,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,455 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,404 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 41,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,103 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 31,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DE53 YXB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE53 YXB, 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 DE53 YXB registered?

DE53 YXB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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