2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · PE53 LHN
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 71,718 miles. MOT expired on 18 Feb 2014.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Feb 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Mar 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE53 LHN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2013
- 71,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
PE53 LHN Mileage History
- 03/10/200620,518 mi
- 01/10/200726,944 mi+6,426 mi
- 01/10/200726,944 mi
- 31/01/200930,594 mi+3,650 mi
- 30/01/201038,924 mi+8,330 mi
- 24/01/201149,049 mi+10,125 mi
- 27/01/201260,694 mi+11,645 mi
- 02/02/201260,890 mi+196 mi
- 19/02/201371,718 mi+10,828 mi
Average of roughly 8,022 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
PE53 LHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (PE53 LHN) between October 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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