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YY52 YHM

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,506 mi
Last recorded101,506 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YHM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sector ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 99,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,050 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 93,323 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 93,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,428 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,428 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,369 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 76,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,489 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 62,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,256 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 40,476 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 40,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

long hand brake travel

Fail 22 Feb 2006 28,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 28,411 miles

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

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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YY52 YHM is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YY52 YHM, 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 YY52 YHM registered?

YY52 YHM is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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