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YW03 FMZ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,974 mi
Last recorded53,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 FMZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,974 miles

All brake pipes on vehicle heavily greased

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,457 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f abs ring cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,112 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 36,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,781 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,673 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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YW03 FMZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMZ, 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

How do I check the history of YW03 FMZ?

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What year was YW03 FMZ registered?

YW03 FMZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is YW03 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 FMZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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