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OY03 TYU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 TYU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 97,299 miles

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

front section of exhaust deteriorated

oil leak.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,427 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust deteriorated.

slight oil leak.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers obscuring some components

various body damage

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edge

Offside CV gaiter perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 76,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edge

Offside CV gaiter perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 61,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,680 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,025 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,729 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,862 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 TYU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY03 TYU, 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 OY03 TYU registered?

OY03 TYU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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