CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE03 DXJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,652 mi
Last recorded75,652 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 DXJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,652 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion front both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 70,212 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion front both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,558 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 52,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,646 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 40,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,364 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 21 May 2008 34,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,545 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 May 2006 27,823 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE03 DXJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE03 DXJ?

You can check the full history of YE03 DXJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE03 DXJ registered?

YE03 DXJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is YE03 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 DXJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE03 DXJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE03 DXJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.