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YY03 VTD

2003 Rover 45

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VTD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

chassis undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2012 782,580 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,508 miles

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,313 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,631 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 64,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,163 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 56,163 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,886 miles

vehicle requires tracking, wearing tyres on inner edges. front tyres low tread

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,426 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 26 May 2006 28,267 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 VTD is a 2003 Rover 45 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

YY03 VTD is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is YY03 VTD safe to buy?

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