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YK03 VMM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VMM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 136,905 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 136,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 132,369 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 128,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 128,673 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 124,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 120,687 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 115,500 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre has uneven treadwear

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 20 Nov 2010 115,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre has uneven treadwear

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 4 Dec 2009 110,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 102,725 miles

offside front headlamp aim adjuster inop will not adjust (beam pattern correct).

rear exhaust corroded on outer skin (not blowing)

srs light on (not mot test) advise only

Pass 24 Nov 2007 96,265 miles

parking brake eff on min

srs air bag light on..

Fail 23 Nov 2007 96,258 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

parking brake eff on min

srs air bag light on..

Pass 24 Nov 2006 90,796 miles

pipes on steering reservoir leaking & fluid is overfilled. †both front & o/s/r tyres are on 3mm.

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 VMM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK03 VMM, 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 VMM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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