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YB52 WNX

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,060 mi
Last recorded89,060 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 WNX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 89,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parts of exhaust deteriorated

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Jul 2018 89,059 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parts of exhaust deteriorated

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 76,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in front of flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

under trays + sill covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,769 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays + sill covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 69,598 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,765 miles

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

radiator leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2015 64,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under bonnet exhaust heat shiled insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2014 59,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under bonnet exhaust heat shiled insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,495 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 54,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,945 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,573 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 30,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 30,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 12,231 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 WNX 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 66.7%.

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 WNX, 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 WNX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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