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YY03 TOV

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,076 mi
Last recorded51,076 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 51,076 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,614 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 37,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,053 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 36,053 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 34,067 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,583 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 29,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 18,646 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 14,218 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 TOV is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

YY03 TOV is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is YY03 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 TOV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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