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WK03 YMC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 YMC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,567 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,567 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,343 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 64,342 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,283 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,631 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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WK03 YMC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK03 YMC, 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 WK03 YMC registered?

WK03 YMC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is WK03 YMC safe to buy?

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