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YY03 FEH

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,650 mi
Last recorded34,650 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FEH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 34,650 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,499 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres well perished

rear number plate detiroted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,388 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 24,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate detiroted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,237 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,989 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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YY03 FEH is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YY03 FEH, 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 YY03 FEH registered?

YY03 FEH is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is YY03 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 FEH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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