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YX03 YVF

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,375 mi
Last recorded99,375 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 YVF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,375 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 99,375 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,998 miles

Front both front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front tyres void of tread on the inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 83,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes from master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 83,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes from master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,471 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 79,468 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,519 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 74,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,287 miles

Both front flexible brake hose ferrules are corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,468 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,468 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,820 miles

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter is leaking grease.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,790 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F inner driveshaft gaiter is leaking grease.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,428 miles

Battery insecure

N/S inner drive shaft gaiter is split and leaking grease.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,416 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 21,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YVF is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

YX03 YVF is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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