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YB03 SWY

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SWY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,902 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,167 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 82,167 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion on several brakepipes

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,673 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,673 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,256 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,014 miles

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

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

corrosion under body

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 17 Dec 2012 53,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,663 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 29,663 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,011 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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YB03 SWY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YB03 SWY, 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 YB03 SWY registered?

YB03 SWY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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