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LY52 VYH

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,006 mi
Last recorded34,006 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 34,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 33,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 33,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 33,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,718 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 32,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 31,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 30,490 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,212 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,866 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,374 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 24,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,040 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,456 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,103 miles

all four tyres worn on inner and outer edges to 3mm

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,185 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 14,384 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,384 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,303 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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LY52 VYH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY52 VYH, 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 LY52 VYH registered?

LY52 VYH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LY52 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 VYH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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