2003 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · AF03 VHR
2003 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2003. Recorded mileage 167,234 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
AF03 VHR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 167,234 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.
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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.
AF03 VHR Mileage History
- 11/06/2022153,427 mi
- 10/08/2023156,626 mi+3,199 mi
- 10/08/2024160,922 mi+4,296 mi
- 14/08/2025167,234 mi+6,312 mi
Average of roughly 4,348 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AF03 VHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (AF03 VHR) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 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.
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