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OY03 URX

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,502 mi
Last recorded51,502 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 URX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 51,502 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 51,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 50,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,122 miles

damage to nearside rear bumper but no sharp edges

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,061 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 45,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,966 miles

advise slight leak from pas joint

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,733 miles

major oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,168 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,874 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 27 Mar 2008 11,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,764 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,555 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 URX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 URX, 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 OY03 URX registered?

OY03 URX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is OY03 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY03 URX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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