CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF03 YXE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,518 mi
Last recorded141,518 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
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

RegistrationYF03 YXE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 141,518 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 141,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 136,526 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,232 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 130,142 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flooring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flooring/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 124,554 miles

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 124,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,564 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 118,564 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 112,610 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,450 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 107,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,793 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,503 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 95,503 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bumper damaged on the nearside

unable to carry out full inspection of the outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,647 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,647 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 64,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,611 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,405 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

YF03 YXE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 YXE, 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 YF03 YXE?

You can check the full history of YF03 YXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF03 YXE registered?

YF03 YXE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YF03 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 YXE shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF03 YXE 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 YF03 YXE. 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.