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SL53 YJA

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,217 mi
Last recorded75,217 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YJA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,217 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 75,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill at inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan at seat mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill at wheelarch (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,676 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 64,639 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 46,498 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 46,498 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,185 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,183 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,762 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 40,762 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,421 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,975 miles

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

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

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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SL53 YJA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc 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 SL53 YJA, 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 SL53 YJA registered?

SL53 YJA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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