2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · BF03 TXC
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 115,347 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF03 TXC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2022
- 115,347 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
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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.
BF03 TXC Mileage History
- 19/03/2022115,322 mi
- 31/03/2022115,347 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 757 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BF03 TXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (BF03 TXC) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2022 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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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