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YL03 UFD

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,432 mi
Last recorded100,432 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 UFD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump area (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,131 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonet (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,052 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 68,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,855 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 50,855 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,644 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,139 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,139 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,760 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,475 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,708 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 UFD is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL03 UFD, 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 YL03 UFD registered?

YL03 UFD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YL03 UFD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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