2000 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · X981 VFM
2000 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2000. Recorded mileage 109,861 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/12/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1994cc
X981 VFM Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2017
- 109,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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.
X981 VFM Mileage History
- 26/10/200448,858 mi
- 25/10/200556,729 mi+7,871 mi
- 25/10/200556,729 mi
- 04/08/200867,314 mi+10,585 mi
- 04/08/200867,314 mi
- 04/08/200972,547 mi+5,233 mi
- 03/08/201078,039 mi+5,492 mi
- 05/08/201078,064 mi+25 mi
- 02/08/201180,968 mi+2,904 mi
- 10/08/201181,077 mi+109 mi
- 22/08/201286,750 mi+5,673 mi
- 29/08/201286,770 mi+20 mi
- 30/08/201393,327 mi+6,557 mi
- 26/08/201498,198 mi+4,871 mi
- 01/09/2015102,484 mi+4,286 mi
- 10/09/2015102,488 mi+4 mi
- 12/09/2015104,491 mi+2,003 mi
- 22/11/2016107,254 mi+2,763 mi
- 28/11/2016107,359 mi+105 mi
- 05/12/2017108,859 mi+1,500 mi
- 20/12/2017109,861 mi+1,002 mi
Average of roughly 4,639 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
X981 VFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X981 VFM) between October 2004 and December 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel-arch Top strut mo”; “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)”.
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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