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YL03 OWC

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,628 mi
Last recorded61,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 OWC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 59,584 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,656 miles

Catalyst rattling

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in clip at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,023 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 52,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,672 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,194 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,051 miles

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

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,346 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,703 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,124 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 12,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,172 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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YL03 OWC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL03 OWC, 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 YL03 OWC registered?

YL03 OWC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 OWC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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