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YX03 VLG

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VLG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,815 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2009 55,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 52,481 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2008 54,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,351 miles

airbag warning light not working

boot struts defective

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 VLG 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 80%.

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 VLG, 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

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What year was YX03 VLG registered?

YX03 VLG is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is YX03 VLG safe to buy?

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