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OY03 YDV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,394 mi
Last recorded58,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 YDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 58,005 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,573 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 57,569 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint also showing some deterioration (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 8 Mar 2018 54,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint also showing some deterioration (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all exsposed (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front n/s and o/s section of floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

rear tyres are showing some deterioration on there inner sidewalls

suspension rubber bushes showing some wear and deterioration

wheels rusty all four inner surfaces

Fail 28 Feb 2017 52,018 miles

Obligatory mirror missing interior rear view (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all exsposed (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front n/s and o/s section of floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

rear tyres are showing some deterioration on there inner sidewalls

wheels rusty all four inner surfaces

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front tyres are worn down to 3.0mm

Fail 23 Feb 2016 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front tyres are worn down to 3.0mm

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,980 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

EXHAUST SYSTEM JOINTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION/CORROSION..

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,802 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,303 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,720 miles

BRAKE.STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,604 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST.

FRONT TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/PERISH MARKS IN THE TREAD AREAS.

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,520 miles

SOME STEERIN AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,520 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,942 miles

REAR TO MID SECTION OF EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,883 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM

MID AND REAR SECTIONS OF EXHAUST ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATION.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 14,684 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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OY03 YDV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

OY03 YDV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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