2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · AY02 DCX
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/03/2002. Recorded mileage 67,871 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
AY02 DCX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/02/2025
- 67,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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 DCX Mileage History
- 02/12/202266,185 mi
- 21/12/202366,746 mi+561 mi
- 17/02/202567,871 mi+1,125 mi
Average of roughly 762 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AY02 DCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (AY02 DCX) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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