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YX03 YUH

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,505 mi
Last recorded43,505 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YUH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 43,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ill fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch , sill and sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch , sill and sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine mil light on

heat been applied to front brakes and with some wear front brake disc faces

heavy surface corrosion in suspension components and prescribed/none prescribed areas

surface corrosion petrol filler neck seal area

Pass 29 Apr 2021 40,985 miles

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

engine mil light on

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components

wear in front brake disc faces and with imbalance offside lower effort 24%

Fail 31 Mar 2021 40,805 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine mil light on

some wear in front brake disc faces

surface corrosion in prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2020 38,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion , spare tyre low in pressure

surface corrosion prescribed areas , nearside rear bumper insecure/loose

Fail 31 Mar 2020 38,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

most brake pipes showing surface corrosion , spare tyre low in pressure

surface corrosion prescribed areas , nearside rear bumper insecure/loose

Fail 20 Mar 2020 38,001 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,413 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both front floor panels (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 31,390 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on both front floor panels (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,606 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 26,466 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,424 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 22,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,104 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits. both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limits.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,210 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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YX03 YUH is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX03 YUH, 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 YUH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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