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YD03 DXJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 DXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,504 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,133 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,209 miles

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 10 Apr 2013 83,207 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,658 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 75,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,211 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 69,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,366 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,860 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,178 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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YD03 DXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD03 DXJ, 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 YD03 DXJ registered?

YD03 DXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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