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YH03 XMX

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,985 mi
Last recorded56,985 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,985 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,881 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 54,263 miles

Gearbox has slight oil leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,635 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,679 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,170 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 18,170 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue 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 YH03 XMX, 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 YH03 XMX registered?

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

Is YH03 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 XMX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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