2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · AX52 DXD
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/12/2002. Recorded mileage 62,448 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AX52 DXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 62,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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AX52 DXD Mileage History
- 01/08/202258,737 mi
- 31/07/202360,087 mi+1,350 mi
- 01/08/202360,088 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/202461,125 mi+1,037 mi
- 27/06/202562,448 mi+1,323 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AX52 DXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (AX52 DXD) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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