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YG03 TMZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,303 mi
Last recorded143,303 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 TMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,303 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smudging

Offside Rear passenger door handle insecure

Rear axle corroded

Rear brakes juddering due to ABS

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 143,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smudging

Offside Rear passenger door handle insecure

Rear axle corroded

Rear brakes juddering due to ABS

fuel filler pipe corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 125,501 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 125,401 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,270 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,725 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 69,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,587 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,902 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,931 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 TMZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG03 TMZ, 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 TMZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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