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YS52 LNE

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,640 mi
Last recorded84,640 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 LNE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2017 84,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 77,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weeping (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,728 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 69,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,428 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 54,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,576 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,147 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,407 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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YS52 LNE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS52 LNE, 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 YS52 LNE registered?

YS52 LNE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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