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YB52 VLA

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,011 mi
Last recorded55,011 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,011 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FRONT WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,791 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 41,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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Nail in Offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 39,769 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 39,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 37,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 37,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,785 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 20 Jan 2011 32,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,539 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 27,915 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,915 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 26,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,482 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,544 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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YB52 VLA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YB52 VLA, 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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YB52 VLA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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