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YX53 WHV

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,004 mi
Last recorded33,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WHV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,004 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,935 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,364 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,173 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,983 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 20,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,989 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,782 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 14,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,435 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 WHV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

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

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