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YR53 AUX

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 AUX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,160 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 59,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,120 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 56,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,601 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant rad leaking

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Sep 2013 50,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

coolant rad leaking

front and rear tyres badly worn on edges

front and rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces

middle and rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,933 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,659 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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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YR53 AUX is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR53 AUX, 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 YR53 AUX registered?

YR53 AUX is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YR53 AUX safe to buy?

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