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YG53 VLO

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,934 mi
Last recorded77,934 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VLO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,934 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 77,934 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,254 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,880 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,929 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 44,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 44,438 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 40,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 40,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 38,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 36,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,300 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,743 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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YG53 VLO is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG53 VLO, 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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YG53 VLO is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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