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YP03 ZBU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,446 mi
Last recorded138,446 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ZBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,446 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,189 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 137,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,025 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 127,823 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 127,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 115,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Sep 2012 115,913 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2011 105,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre right on legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,529 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 88,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,477 miles

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

the o/s beam pattern is weak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,713 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 25,281 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 ZBU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YP03 ZBU, 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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YP03 ZBU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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