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YP03 FLJ

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,755 mi
Last recorded106,755 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 FLJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 106,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,053 miles

ns os jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,132 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill fitted unable to do full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2018 97,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill fitted unable to do full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2017 92,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 92,136 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,034 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded no holes found

Offside Front floor corroded no holes

Fail 3 Nov 2016 86,034 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front floor corroded no holes found

Offside Front floor corroded no holes

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,401 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,312 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 48,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,137 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 31,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,161 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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YP03 FLJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP03 FLJ, 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 YP03 FLJ registered?

YP03 FLJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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