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PJ03 YNC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 YNC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 96,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,888 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 82,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,472 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,234 miles

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2009 67,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,789 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 32,683 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advies wiper blades

Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 19,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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PJ03 YNC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ03 YNC, 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 PJ03 YNC registered?

PJ03 YNC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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