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YY53 MDU

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,402 mi
Last recorded58,402 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 MDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,402 miles

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

n/s door handle is adrift

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,010 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s/f door handle slightly adrift

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,506 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,269 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 33,509 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2007 26,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 26,412 miles

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,149 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 20,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MDU is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

YY53 MDU is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YY53 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY53 MDU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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