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YX03 VTC

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,969 mi
Last recorded91,969 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to off side rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wiper blade split at the end

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 91,953 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to off side rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wiper blade split at the end

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,374 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,260 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 73,245 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,502 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 56,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,839 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,825 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,482 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,618 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,081 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,086 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 31,086 miles

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

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

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

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 VTC is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YX03 VTC, 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 YX03 VTC registered?

YX03 VTC is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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