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YY03 TPZ

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,193 mi
Last recorded101,193 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 TPZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,193 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 101,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven 32% (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,553 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,638 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,339 miles

N/S/F wiper blade badly split

O/S/F reluctor ring broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F wiper blade badly split

O/S/F reluctor ring broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,966 miles

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

Squeaking from all 4 brakes during brake roller test

Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,123 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 TPZ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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