2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · BD02 ELU
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/04/2002. Recorded mileage 53,588 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,588 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
BD02 ELU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 53,588 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
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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.
BD02 ELU Mileage History
- 11/07/202241,234 mi
- 28/06/202345,509 mi+4,275 mi
- 15/07/202449,030 mi+3,521 mi
- 07/07/202553,588 mi+4,558 mi
Average of roughly 4,132 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BD02 ELU 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 2002 Rover 45 (BD02 ELU) between July 2022 and July 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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