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YM52 XPE

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,458 mi
Last recorded94,458 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XPE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,753 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

EML ON

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front exhaust mounting snapped

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

Nearside rear tyre split around tread edge (185/65r14)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,967 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 78,948 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,096 miles

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated & cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre is deteriorated & cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,296 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,167 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,373 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2007 26,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,844 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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YM52 XPE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM52 XPE, 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 YM52 XPE registered?

YM52 XPE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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