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YK03 VNY

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,518 mi
Last recorded167,518 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VNY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 167,518 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 161,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 161,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 149,602 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 146,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 143,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 136,397 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 136,261 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 133,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 127,531 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 127,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 120,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,888 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 113,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 102,505 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,895 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,639 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,533 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VNY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

YK03 VNY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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