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YY53 BAU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,567 mi
Last recorded45,567 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BAU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,567 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,397 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 34,397 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 13,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 9,706 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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YY53 BAU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY53 BAU, 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 YY53 BAU registered?

YY53 BAU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YY53 BAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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