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YC03 RXG

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,730 mi
Last recorded128,730 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 RXG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,934 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,857 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 114,777 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 114,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,830 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 102,824 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,583 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 97,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2013 93,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 91,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,190 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,831 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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YC03 RXG is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC03 RXG, 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 YC03 RXG registered?

YC03 RXG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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