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YK03 VNP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 63,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,110 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 59,078 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,806 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 55,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,652 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,025 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 VNP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNP, 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 YK03 VNP registered?

YK03 VNP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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