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YW03 FNM

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,005 mi
Last recorded60,005 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,005 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge 175 65 14 H

chassis and both inner sills corroded

coolant level low

front metal brake pipes corroded

fuel filler kneck corroded

grease around off side front lower ball joint

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

smell off fuel at rear no visible signs of leaks

Fail 27 Sep 2012 60,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bald on inner edge 175 65 14 H

chassis and both inner sills corroded

coolant level low

front metal brake pipes corroded

fuel filler kneck corroded

grease around off side front lower ball joint

off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

smell off fuel at rear no visible signs of leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,166 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished and low

front no.[late faded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,858 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,818 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 FNM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW03 FNM, 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 FNM registered?

YW03 FNM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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