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FH03 YEK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YEK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 63,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,055 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,662 miles

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,271 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 52,388 miles

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 May 2014 49,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,094 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 22 May 2012 43,203 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,955 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 36,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,485 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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

Pass 16 May 2008 28,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 24,293 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2006 18,940 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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FH03 YEK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FH03 YEK, 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 FH03 YEK registered?

FH03 YEK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is FH03 YEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 YEK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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