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WF03 YCS

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,934 mi
Last recorded80,934 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 YCS
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,512 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,297 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,186 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2012 52,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 340,638 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,170 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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WF03 YCS is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WF03 YCS, 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 WF03 YCS registered?

WF03 YCS is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WF03 YCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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