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YY03 TLU

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,172 mi
Last recorded102,172 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 TLU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 102,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 90,595 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 76,863 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 76,863 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,184 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,184 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,565 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,549 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,229 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 TLU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green 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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

YY03 TLU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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