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YR03 ERK

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,748 mi
Last recorded91,748 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ERK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 91,748 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking Filler neck/ Tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

195/55/15 V

Exhaust front flexi section collapsed but not blowing at time of test

Nail in N/S R tyre

Nail in O/S F tyre + Bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,222 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,255 miles

Advanced corrosion on main brake pipes to rear flexi hoses

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,255 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advanced corrosion on main brake pipes to rear flexi hoses

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge,just legal

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,507 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 59,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO WEAR MARKERS AND BOTH TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVEN AND BREAKUING UP INTERNALY. 195/55/15 V

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,376 miles

slight weeping from front shockers-srs light on -

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,128 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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YR03 ERK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR03 ERK, 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 YR03 ERK registered?

YR03 ERK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is YR03 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 ERK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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