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OX03 YFL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,440 mi
Last recorded56,440 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX03 YFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,440 miles

front and rear steel brake pipes waxoyled

n/s and o/s front floor sections corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,440 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear steel brake pipes waxoyled

n/s and o/s front floor sections corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,723 miles

Nearside and offside front floor showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,723 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside and offside front floor showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,800 miles

exhaust front pipe flex deteriorated

n/s & o/s rear suspension arm bushes

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,255 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 15,255 miles

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

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

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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OX03 YFL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OX03 YFL, 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 OX03 YFL registered?

OX03 YFL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is OX03 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX03 YFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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