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YF03 HTE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,120 mi
Last recorded42,120 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 HTE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 42,120 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 42,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear inner wheel arches have corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,693 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion at inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Corrosion at inner wheel arch

Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 36,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 35,287 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 35,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,269 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,257 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,304 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,373 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,434 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,529 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,560 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,086 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,556 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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YF03 HTE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YF03 HTE, 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 YF03 HTE registered?

YF03 HTE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is YF03 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 HTE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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