2001 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · X343 UOC
2001 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 106,417 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/07/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1994cc
X343 UOC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2017
- 106,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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.
X343 UOC Mileage History
- 18/01/200638,683 mi
- 12/01/200744,780 mi+6,097 mi
- 09/01/200852,009 mi+7,229 mi
- 12/01/200958,580 mi+6,571 mi
- 18/01/201064,862 mi+6,282 mi
- 06/01/201170,936 mi+6,074 mi
- 10/01/201277,268 mi+6,332 mi
- 03/01/201383,550 mi+6,282 mi
- 07/01/201489,600 mi+6,050 mi
- 07/01/201489,600 mi
- 13/01/201594,915 mi+5,315 mi
- 08/01/2016100,660 mi+5,745 mi
- 05/01/2017106,417 mi+5,757 mi
Average of roughly 6,177 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
X343 UOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (X343 UOC) between January 2006 and January 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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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