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YY03 VUB

2003 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,576 mi
Last recorded48,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VUB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,576 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,660 miles

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

vehicle has general corrosion to body,brake & exhaust components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,660 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has general corrosion to body,brake & exhaust components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,901 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,047 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,871 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,239 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre tread and side walls cut

o/s front tyre side walls damaged and tread cracked

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Jun 2006 19,239 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre tread and side walls cut

o/s front tyre side walls damaged and tread cracked

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

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 VUB is a 2003 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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