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SK03 YGC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,763 mi
Last recorded82,763 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 YGC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

severe accident damage to nearside rear bumper & boot floor not effecting stability or control or any sharp edges recommend immediate repairs

Pass 28 Apr 2020 81,747 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 81,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 80,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,839 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,614 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,614 miles

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)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills slightly (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 69,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills slightly (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle part trapped under seat (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front floors corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front floors corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,809 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,754 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,469 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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SK03 YGC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SK03 YGC, 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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SK03 YGC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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