2002 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · BX52 TKJ
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/10/2002. Recorded mileage 141,052 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1994cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BX52 TKJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 141,052 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
BX52 TKJ Mileage History
- 11/01/2022190,937 mi
- 20/06/2025141,052 mi-49,885 mi
Average of roughly -14,508 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BX52 TKJ 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 2002 Rover 45 (BX52 TKJ) between January 2022 and June 2025.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BX52 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BX52TKJ.
MINI
MINI
MINI
MINI
MINI
MINI
FORD
KUGA
MINI
MINI
BMW
Z3
MINI
MINI
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO