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PX03 YWG

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 YWG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,989 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 101,989 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 37,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,622 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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PX03 YWG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

PX03 YWG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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