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YK03 VMX

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,604 mi
Last recorded107,604 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,604 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front of floors starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front of floors starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 96,573 miles

exhaust corroding near rear flange

nearside wiper deteriorated and starting to scrape but clears the windscreen effectively

Pass 30 Jan 2012 90,840 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 77,064 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 70,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,871 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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YK03 VMX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VMX, 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 YK03 VMX registered?

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

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