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OY03 TYD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,172 mi
Last recorded102,172 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 TYD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,172 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting low

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise signs of n/s/f brake been binding

Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,172 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges and tread getting low

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise signs of n/s/f brake been binding

Pass 12 Mar 2015 94,709 miles

n/s/f brake bind slightly

n/s/f fog lamp brocken

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 11 Mar 2015 94,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake bind slightly

n/s/f fog lamp brocken

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,864 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded at rear joint

Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,864 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre low tread

rear exhaust heavily corroded at rear joint

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,797 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 78,797 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)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,356 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing slighty uneven

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

advise n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

advise slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,157 miles

front brake pads very low and discs worn.

nearside and offside front tyres bald on inner edges (recommend replacing and tracking to be adjusted)

nearside front fog light glass cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OY03 TYD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY03 TYD, 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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OY03 TYD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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