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YS03 SZC

2003 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SZC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,636 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 84,225 miles

Alternator belt badly cracking will sonn snap aedvise replacing

Near side rear tyre wearing slightly inner

Fail 10 Aug 2012 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Alternator belt badly cracking will sonn snap aedvise replacing

Near side rear tyre wearing slightly inner

Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2011 76,680 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,200 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,689 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 59,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded due to standing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,602 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded due to standing

Pass 22 Jul 2006 46,361 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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YS03 SZC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

YS03 SZC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is YS03 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 SZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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