2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · KO53 DAU
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 67,637 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,637 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
KO53 DAU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 67,637 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.
KO53 DAU Mileage History
- 03/04/202366,679 mi
- 05/04/202467,637 mi+958 mi
Average of roughly 951 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KO53 DAU 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 (KO53 DAU) between April 2023 and April 2024.
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 (KO53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as KO53DAU.
VOLVO
XC40 + B4 MHEV AUTO
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
CITROEN
C2
BMW
X5
FORD
TRANSIT
NISSAN
QASHQAI
AUDI
A6
TOYOTA
COROLLA GR SPORT HEV CVT
HONDA
CMX 500 A2-L
TOYOTA
YARIS
CITROEN
DS5
FORD
TRANSIT