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YY53 VNE

2003 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

209,854 mi
Last recorded209,854 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VNE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 209,854 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 200,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 188,424 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 179,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 167,707 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 167,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 156,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 142,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 129,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 114,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 104,813 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 VNE is a 2003 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

YY53 VNE is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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