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YH03 XLD

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,860 mi
Last recorded37,860 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XLD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 37,860 miles

Corrosion around front jacking points

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 37,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Corrosion around front jacking points

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 34,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear bumper slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes slight corrosion and abs pipes

corrosion to all exhaust

slight corrosion under body

Fail 15 Apr 2020 34,900 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes slight corrosion and abs pipes

corrosion to all exhaust

slight corrosion under body

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,095 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear limit tread

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn inner edges

o/s/f tyre near wear limit

oil weep @ power steering pump

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,506 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,845 miles

damp with oil @ power steering pump

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,766 miles

damp @ power steering pipes

o/s/f trailing arm bush starting to debond

Fail 25 Mar 2013 21,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

damp @ power steering pipes

o/s/f trailing arm bush starting to debond

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,931 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,657 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 135,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 13,565 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,578 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 11,577 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,115 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 XLD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YH03 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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