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YY03 SZP

2003 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,571 mi
Last recorded27,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 SZP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,571 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 27,571 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,912 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 24,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,580 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,845 miles

s.r.s light stays on

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the limits in places

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,841 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 7,318 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 SZP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

YY03 SZP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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