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YP53 USU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,165 mi
Last recorded119,165 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 USU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,760 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,925 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 89,924 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,799 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 79,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 69,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,123 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,123 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,344 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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YP53 USU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP53 USU, 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 YP53 USU registered?

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

Is YP53 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 USU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP53 USU have outstanding finance?

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