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YH53 TWC

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,464 mi
Last recorded93,464 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,595 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 90,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,901 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,952 miles

Both front floors corroding

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 81,952 miles

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

Both front floors corroding

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,548 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,517 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2013 71,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,818 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,440 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,944 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,112 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,285 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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YH53 TWC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YH53 TWC, 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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What year was YH53 TWC registered?

YH53 TWC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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