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YW03 BYZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,680 mi
Last recorded101,680 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,680 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f to rear, rear section. (3.6.B.2c)

suspension & components starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,022 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,675 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly between tread and slightly misshaped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,239 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,235 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,955 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,942 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,097 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,013 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,013 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,339 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 29,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

windscreen has crack in it but not in swept area

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,548 miles

windscreen has crack in it but not in swept area

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 BYZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ registered?

YW03 BYZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is YW03 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 BYZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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