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YP53 URR

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 URR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 79,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

check engine light on also engine misfire present

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,197 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

both front outter cv gaitors starting to perish

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,055 miles

air bag lamp on

brake pedal rubber worn

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 66,054 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag lamp on

brake pedal rubber worn

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,818 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edgesadvise tracking checking

Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

n/s/f,o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edgesadvise tracking checking

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,830 miles

advise front wipers replaceing,smearing screen slightly

rear exhaust silencer leaking,advise replaceing

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 31,558 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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YP53 URR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP53 URR, 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 YP53 URR registered?

YP53 URR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 URR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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