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YB03 YLF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,336 mi
Last recorded70,336 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YLF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,081 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,722 miles

exhaust has minor rattle

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,966 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

a/b/s ring split on o/s c.v. joint

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 41,313 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YB03 YLF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YB03 YLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 YLF registered?

YB03 YLF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 YLF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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