2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · BD52 JXG
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/02/2003. Recorded mileage 69,095 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
BD52 JXG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 69,095 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.
BD52 JXG Mileage History
- 15/03/202265,122 mi
- 08/03/202367,343 mi+2,221 mi
- 11/04/202469,095 mi+1,752 mi
Average of roughly 1,915 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BD52 JXG 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 2003 Rover 45 (BD52 JXG) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 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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