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YX53 USU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,992 mi
Last recorded183,992 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 USU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 183,992 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 183,932 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 178,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 178,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 172,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Aug 2012 165,840 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 165,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear shock absorbers have slight oil misting .

Pass 15 Aug 2011 162,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 162,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 149,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 149,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 136,491 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 136,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 127,742 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 127,741 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 121,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 107,668 miles

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

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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YX53 USU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YX53 USU, 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 YX53 USU registered?

YX53 USU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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