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YV03 YRM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,326 mi
Last recorded37,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YRM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,326 miles

ADVISE damage to nearside front wing but has no sharp edges

ADVISE offside front abs ring on driveshaft slightly deteriorated but still intact

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front pipe of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,538 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 13,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YV03 YRM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YV03 YRM, 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 YV03 YRM registered?

YV03 YRM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YV03 YRM safe to buy?

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