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YS03 SXL

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SXL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,020 miles

both front shock absorbers starting to leak

offside front jacking point corroding

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,386 miles

both front jacking points rusting

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 75,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,910 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

most brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,117 miles

Sill covers fitted

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,180 miles

front and back metal pipes have been greased

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,084 miles

most metal brake pipes are slightly rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2013 58,557 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,052 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,563 miles

o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,495 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 35,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YS03 SXL is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS03 SXL, 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 YS03 SXL registered?

YS03 SXL is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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