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YP03 XJL

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,658 mi
Last recorded63,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XJL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,658 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 12 Jan 2023 63,654 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,963 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 62,921 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 61,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,965 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,068 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,961 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,808 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,582 miles

N/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

N/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,075 miles

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

rear tyres 2+mm

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,493 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,120 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,339 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 XJL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

YP03 XJL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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