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YR03 ERV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,726 mi
Last recorded164,726 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ERV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 164,726 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 156,385 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 156,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 149,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 141,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,953 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 90,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 58,511 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Several Stonechips in screen

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 ERV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR03 ERV, 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

How do I check the history of YR03 ERV?

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What year was YR03 ERV registered?

YR03 ERV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is YR03 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 ERV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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