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YX53 WGJ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,559 mi
Last recorded86,559 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WGJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,559 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 86,559 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 72,788 miles

head lamps have a slight blue tint

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,599 miles

headlights have hint of blue in

offside rear tyre low

Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,599 miles

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

headlights have hint of blue in

offside rear tyre low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,768 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,085 miles

rear exhaust box starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,141 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 46,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,118 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 40,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WGJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

YX53 WGJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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