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YS03 SYR

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,593 mi
Last recorded107,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 107,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

clutch worn & slipping

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,674 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 69,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2009 39,732 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 39,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,107 miles

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)

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 SYR is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SYR, 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 YS03 SYR registered?

YS03 SYR is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YS03 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 SYR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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