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YX53 VYZ

2003 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VYZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 83,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,629 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 77,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,356 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,018 miles

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 8 Aug 2018 63,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,532 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust corroded

front pipe exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 39,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,487 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 31,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,061 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,850 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre - not down to cords or plies.

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

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear of vehicle. The rest are alloys.

Fail 16 Feb 2008 17,716 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Fuel Low During Test

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,812 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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YX53 VYZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YX53 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

YX53 VYZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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