ROVER 452003 · 1.4L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2003 ROVER 45? It's a PETROL with a 1396cc engine showing 86,888 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Rover 45 (SE03 AOR) from 2003 show a total of 5 MOT tests between May 2013 and November 2014.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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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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