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YG03 CWN

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,928 mi
Last recorded86,928 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 CWN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 86,928 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both, front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated both (2.4.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 86,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both, front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated both (2.4.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 85,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

alternator noisy

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust leak from catalyst/centre exhaust joint

front to rear brake pipe corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear trailing arm,centre bush unbonding

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 26 May 2015 85,511 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

alternator noisy

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust leak from catalyst/centre exhaust joint

front to rear brake pipe corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear trailing arm,centre bush unbonding

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 May 2014 84,058 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front inner wings corroding

offside front brake backplate exessively corroded

rear floor corroding

reasr chassis corroding

Fail 21 May 2014 84,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs scored

front inner wings corroding

offside front brake backplate exessively corroded

rear floor corroding

reasr chassis corroding

Pass 27 May 2013 82,104 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 82,097 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,569 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,103 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 72,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 64,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,349 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 51,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,787 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 41,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,141 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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YG03 CWN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG03 CWN, 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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YG03 CWN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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