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YY03 OKJ

2003 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

201,565 mi
Last recorded201,565 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OKJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 201,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2023 201,563 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 193,154 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion n/s/r inner sill

damage to o/s/f wing mirror

Fail 17 Nov 2022 193,154 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion n/s/r inner sill

damage to o/s/f wing mirror

Pass 25 Nov 2021 190,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge BORDERLINE and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

Fail 24 Nov 2021 190,184 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge BORDERLINE and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r undersills

Pass 28 Oct 2020 181,024 miles

condition of both rear tyres on inner tread

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f floors

fluctuation on front brakes

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

rear number plate BORDERLINE

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 181,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

condition of both rear tyres on inner tread

corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f floors

fluctuation on front brakes

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

rear number plate BORDERLINE

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 173,880 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 163,652 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 163,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 151,838 miles

Advise sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 151,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank/Filler neck area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Advise sill covers fitted

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 143,003 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 138,605 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 133,601 miles

condition both front outer cv boots

condition n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bush's

corrosion both rear undersill's by suspension mountings

heavy corrosion front floor's and jacking point

Pass 28 Oct 2013 126,923 miles

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on rear undersills

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 119,603 miles

blow on exhaust back box

srs light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 106,042 miles

front tyres just legal 1.6mm

rear tyres wear low

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,199 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,191 miles

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

both front tyres wear on inner edge also small cracks

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,180 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 OKJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OKJ, 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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YY03 OKJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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