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YW03 ARU

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,360 mi
Last recorded60,360 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 ARU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and main brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front floor pan corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,904 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 56,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,207 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 48,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,972 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,942 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,568 miles

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)

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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YW03 ARU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YW03 ARU, 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 YW03 ARU registered?

YW03 ARU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is YW03 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 ARU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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