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YP53 UTW

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,624 mi
Last recorded39,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 UTW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 39,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,849 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 25,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2014 25,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,704 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 7 May 2013 24,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,552 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,451 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,135 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,408 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,777 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,931 miles

front brake discs lipped

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 UTW is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

YP53 UTW is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is YP53 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 UTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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