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PY03 EYH

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,991 mi
Last recorded71,991 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 EYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,991 miles

Front underside body/structure has corrosion but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 71,991 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front underside body/structure has corrosion but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,969 miles

Front underside body/structure has corrosion but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 70,936 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour dipp beam (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour dipp beam (1.7.5b)

Front underside body/structure has corrosion but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 70,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished 185/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front underside body/structure has corrosion but not considered excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing on the outside edge

Pass 18 May 2016 58,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 58,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 38,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2015 38,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 13 May 2014 31,391 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 31,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 29,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 29,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,245 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,351 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 19,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,791 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,193 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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PY03 EYH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY03 EYH, 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 PY03 EYH registered?

PY03 EYH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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