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SD53 WYP

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

145,522 mi
Last recorded145,522 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WYP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 145,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 143,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,223 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor area/jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s under arches slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,370 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor areas by lower arm rear mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 131,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,375 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 121,054 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,197 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 119,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 118,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,853 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,840 miles

parking brake travel slightly high.

rear wiper blade split.

slight deteriation of near side front outter cv boot.

small cut in off side front wiper blade.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 91,427 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Oct 2008 82,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,076 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,011 miles

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

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

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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SD53 WYP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SD53 WYP, 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 SD53 WYP registered?

SD53 WYP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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