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YG53 VLT

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,418 mi
Last recorded76,418 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 VLT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,438 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,438 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,949 miles

both front tyres inner edge low

Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres inner edge low

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,847 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,261 miles

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

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 VLT is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG53 VLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG53 VLT registered?

YG53 VLT is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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