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YK03 VXZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VXZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,429 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 74,553 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,736 miles

advise n/s/f tyre steped and wearing on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre 2mm and wearing on inner edge

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 VXZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

YK03 VXZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is YK03 VXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 VXZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK03 VXZ have outstanding finance?

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