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YX03 VKF

2003 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,278 mi
Last recorded71,278 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VKF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,278 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,773 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel filler hose damp near tank (7.2.2)

general corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2018 67,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inc sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear and from flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inc floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel filler hose damp near tank (7.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,014 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,182 miles

offside/nearside front floor sections corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,502 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 39,502 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS Light on

Fail 19 Feb 2007 23,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SRS Light on

Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YX03 VKF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX03 VKF, 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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YX03 VKF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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