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YF03 ZST

2003 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,823 mi
Last recorded109,823 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 ZST
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

grease leaking from o/s/f outer cv gaiter

n/s/r trailing arm front bush deteriorated

o/s/r trailing arm front bush deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,823 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

grease leaking from o/s/f outer cv gaiter

n/s/r trailing arm front bush deteriorated

o/s/r trailing arm front bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 105,385 miles

n/s/r trailing arm bush perishing

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f brake back plate corroding

o/s/r trailing arm bush perishing

windscreen damaged

front subframe rear mounting areas corroding

inter cooler pipe split

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,675 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section corroding

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall not showing cords

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 94,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall not showing cords

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,063 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases felix (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,061 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear bushes perishing and worn but serviceable

slightly leak from exhaust felix

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,612 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,044 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,787 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 38,472 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 ZST is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

YF03 ZST is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is YF03 ZST safe to buy?

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