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YR03 YPJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,366 mi
Last recorded83,366 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YPJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2018 83,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

mil illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,851 miles

engine management light on

off side and near side front floor corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,828 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,968 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,610 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,497 miles

offside front tyre has small cuts on the inner sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,540 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,956 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,161 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 26,770 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,023 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 YPJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPJ, 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 YR03 YPJ registered?

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

Is YR03 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 YPJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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