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YE03 AXV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 AXV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 92,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal very high

corrosion to underside

damage to rear bumper

front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 23 May 2018 92,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal very high

corrosion to underside

damage to rear bumper

front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 31 May 2017 90,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,304 miles

booth rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear trailing arms bushes cracked

n/s/f c.v boot cracked

slight bad earth n/s/r light

slight corrosion to both underside floor

Pass 20 May 2015 85,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,683 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 54,607 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,559 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,281 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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YE03 AXV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YE03 AXV, 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 YE03 AXV registered?

YE03 AXV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YE03 AXV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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