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PE53 YPK

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,368 mi
Last recorded82,368 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YPK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Sep 2023 82,368 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner body close to rear of sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 78,858 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner floor close to rear of sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner body close to rear of sub-frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,563 miles

Offside Front floor corroded but not exceesive

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,429 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,944 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,650 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 65,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 56,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 47,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,269 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 38,725 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,633 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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PE53 YPK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PE53 YPK, 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 PE53 YPK registered?

PE53 YPK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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