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2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BTC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light constantly illuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 118,946 miles

front brake disc covers rotten

Fail 7 Feb 2014 118,946 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc brake covers rotton

side skirts fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,537 miles

near side plastic sill is missing

surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,479 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 43,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,194 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,056 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,134 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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YK03 BTC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK03 BTC, 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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YK03 BTC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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