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YP53 VAF

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,604 mi
Last recorded41,604 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 40,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 40,091 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 86h firestone (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,379 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 36,379 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively c51 (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,540 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 32,539 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,650 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,331 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,797 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 18,458 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 18,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,502 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 VAF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

YP53 VAF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YP53 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 VAF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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