2003 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · AX03 FOU
2003 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/05/2003. Recorded mileage 36,728 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
AX03 FOU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2023
- 36,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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AX03 FOU Mileage History
- 31/05/202231,372 mi
- 31/05/202231,372 mi
- 31/05/202336,720 mi+5,348 mi
- 05/06/202336,728 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,287 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AX03 FOU 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 (AX03 FOU) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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