2002 Rover 45 2.0L Petrol · BL02 XHO
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 86,685 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1997cc
BL02 XHO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 86,685 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: Good
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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.
BL02 XHO Mileage History
- 04/06/202282,388 mi
- 24/06/202385,047 mi+2,659 mi
- 20/07/202486,587 mi+1,540 mi
- 06/01/202686,685 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 1,196 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BL02 XHO 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 (BL02 XHO) between June 2022 and January 2026.
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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