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YR03 UTA

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,530 mi
Last recorded109,530 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 UTA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 109,530 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 109,455 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,194 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill / Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,560 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2021 90,559 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 89,583 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,415 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,413 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 81,503 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,785 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,782 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,707 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,909 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,176 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 UTA is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YR03 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

YR03 UTA is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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