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LD03 YBS

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,776 mi
Last recorded28,776 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 YBS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,776 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 28,776 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,828 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 17,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished 195/55r15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,693 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished 195/55r15

Fail 21 Jun 2016 16,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished 195/55r15

Fail 29 Jun 2015 15,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 15,357 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 14,198 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 14,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,496 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,980 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 11,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,520 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,893 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,542 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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LD03 YBS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc 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 LD03 YBS, 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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LD03 YBS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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