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YH03 XKW

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,149 mi
Last recorded76,149 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XKW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 76,149 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,422 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2020 74,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,493 miles

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2020 73,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,047 miles

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

front discs corroded & pitted inner faces

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2019 71,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

front discs corroded & pitted inner faces

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,907 miles

ENGINE MAN LAMP ON

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,308 miles

exhaust leak @ front pipe

front brake flexys very corroded @ ferrules

Fail 17 Jan 2017 65,302 miles

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

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

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

exhaust leak @ front pipe

front brake flexys very corroded @ ferrules

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,976 miles

engine man lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge & close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine warning lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,708 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 54,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

scratch on windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,674 miles

engine missfire @ idle

o/s/f to rear corroded

oil leak @ gearbox

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,085 miles

S R S lamp on indicating a fault

brake pipes @ rear corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,262 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres running off on inside

o/s/f a.b.s ring split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,943 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,943 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,126 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,733 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 27,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,054 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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YH03 XKW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YH03 XKW, 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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YH03 XKW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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