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YX53 VZY

2003 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,789 mi
Last recorded89,789 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 VZY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,182 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,450 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,600 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 53,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,882 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,369 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,259 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

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 VZY is a 2003 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 VZY registered?

YX53 VZY is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is YX53 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 VZY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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