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PX03 YVR

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,600 mi
Last recorded89,600 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 YVR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,600 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,536 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 73,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,328 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 67,328 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,900 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,038 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 44,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,528 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 32,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,281 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PX03 YVR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold 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 PX03 YVR, 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 PX03 YVR registered?

PX03 YVR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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