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SK03 YDU

2003 Rover 45

Red Lpg 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,081 mi
Last recorded76,081 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 YDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,081 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,349 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 69,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,626 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Feb 2010 64,626 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,498 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 57,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 18,144 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 18,144 miles

Offside Rear 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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SK03 YDU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SK03 YDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK03 YDU registered?

SK03 YDU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SK03 YDU safe to buy?

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