2002 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · AY02 AAJ
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 152,594 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1994cc
AY02 AAJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2017
- 152,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 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.
AY02 AAJ Mileage History
- 16/03/200666,138 mi
- 15/03/200774,248 mi+8,110 mi
- 27/03/200882,331 mi+8,083 mi
- 23/03/200988,150 mi+5,819 mi
- 29/03/201094,722 mi+6,572 mi
- 31/03/201094,776 mi+54 mi
- 30/03/2011101,544 mi+6,768 mi
- 30/03/2012108,265 mi+6,721 mi
- 09/05/2013114,879 mi+6,614 mi
- 09/05/2013114,879 mi
- 06/05/2014119,495 mi+4,616 mi
- 06/05/2014119,495 mi
- 07/07/2015128,187 mi+8,692 mi
- 05/07/2016136,718 mi+8,531 mi
- 05/07/2017152,594 mi+15,876 mi
Average of roughly 7,648 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
AY02 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (AY02 AAJ) between March 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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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