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YA52 VOD

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,150 mi
Last recorded46,150 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VOD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,150 miles

covers on sills

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,668 miles

Both rear tyres perished DOT code 4307 = manufactured in Oct 2007 ADVISE REPLACE REAR TYRES AS 6+ YEARS OLD

Car has sideskirts which obscures some bodywork

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 42,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Both rear tyres perished DOT code 4307 = manufactured in Oct 2007 ADVISE REPLACE REAR TYRES AS 6+ YEARS OLD

Car has sideskirts which obscures some bodywork

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Mar 2013 33,701 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,701 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 29 Mar 2012 24,803 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F Brake binding

Fail 28 Mar 2012 24,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F Brake binding

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,081 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,511 miles

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 14,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YA52 VOD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA52 VOD, 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 YA52 VOD registered?

YA52 VOD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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