2003 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · BX53 YLG
2003 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 55,579 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
BX53 YLG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2016
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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Known faults for Rover Rover 45
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BX53 YLG Mileage History
- 03/10/200640,797 mi
- 24/10/200763,901 mi+23,104 mi
- 08/10/200872,467 mi+8,566 mi
- 08/10/200872,467 mi
- 29/09/200982,640 mi+10,173 mi
- 24/05/201086,718 mi+4,078 mi
- 31/05/201188,629 mi+1,911 mi
- 29/05/201247,295 mi-41,334 mi
- 29/05/201247,295 mi
- 17/05/201350,351 mi+3,056 mi
- 17/05/201350,351 mi
- 16/05/201453,127 mi+2,776 mi
- 05/08/201555,579 mi+2,452 mi
Average of roughly 1,673 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BX53 YLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (BX53 YLG) between October 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
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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