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GU03 YBK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,565 mi
Last recorded184,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YBK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 184,565 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 161,078 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 161,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 142,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 142,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 111,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 107,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 102,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 86,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 86,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,224 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

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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GU03 YBK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU03 YBK, 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 GU03 YBK registered?

GU03 YBK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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