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SK53 YPE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,490 mi
Last recorded47,490 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 YPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,490 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,925 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 36,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,393 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 21,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 18,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 11,573 miles

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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SK53 YPE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SK53 YPE, 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 SK53 YPE registered?

SK53 YPE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is SK53 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK53 YPE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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