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YC03 OCN

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,526 mi
Last recorded58,526 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 OCN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 58,526 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,404 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,053 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 8 Feb 2017 52,584 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 52,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,205 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,790 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,196 miles

Offside front ABS pick up ring split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,746 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,080 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 25,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 13,456 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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YC03 OCN is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC03 OCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC03 OCN registered?

YC03 OCN is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is YC03 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 OCN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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