2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · BF53 VYH
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 60,398 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BF53 VYH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 60,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BF53 VYH Mileage History
- 07/12/202154,607 mi
- 04/02/202360,398 mi+5,791 mi
Average of roughly 4,988 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BF53 VYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (BF53 VYH) between December 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: ROVER 45
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)(Moderate)
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)(Moderate)
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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