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YF03 JXC

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 96,558 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 96,558 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,251 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 32,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 32,126 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 27,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2007 27,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise full brake service for condition

Pass 18 May 2006 21,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pads over half worn

Fail 17 May 2006 21,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front pads half worn

Fail 17 May 2006 21,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads over half worn

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 JXC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF03 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

YF03 JXC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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