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YG03 KWT

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,070 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 97,043 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,755 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,966 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,652 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,781 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,584 miles

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,584 miles

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,972 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 KWT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KWT, 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 YG03 KWT registered?

YG03 KWT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YG03 KWT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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