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YY03 VTK

2003 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,876 mi
Last recorded83,876 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VTK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger near the wish bone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near the trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch near the trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexi brake pipe ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near the fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components front and rear badly corroded

both rear tyres cracking

fuel tank filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,675 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front and Rear suspension and components starting to corrode

Front both brake flexi hose ferules starting to corrode

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Near o/s/f suspension arm (holed & corroded) (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front and Rear suspension and components starting to corrode

Front both brake flexi hose ferules starting to corrode

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,858 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,503 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 75,431 miles

1 , o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 23 May 2013 70,603 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2013 70,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 64,562 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 May 2011 56,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,038 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 43,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 37,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,442 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,617 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 VTK is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VTK, 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 VTK is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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