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EF03 YTW

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,427 mi
Last recorded91,427 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 YTW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,427 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floors has surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floors has surface corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2014 81,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,299 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 52,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,079 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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EF03 YTW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EF03 YTW, 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 EF03 YTW registered?

EF03 YTW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is EF03 YTW safe to buy?

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