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GU03 YCS

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YCS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,402 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 88,796 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall starting to crack

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,785 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall starting to crack

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,242 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,946 miles

Near side wiper blade in poor condition

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,946 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Near side wiper blade in poor condition

Rear number plate in poor condition

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,576 miles

Air bag lamp on

Front brake pads worn low

Fail 28 Feb 2012 81,576 miles

Air bag lamp on

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,283 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,564 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,234 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,379 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 27,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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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GU03 YCS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GU03 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

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

Is GU03 YCS safe to buy?

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