2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · BN03 NJE
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 114,278 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN03 NJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2024
- 114,278 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.
BN03 NJE Mileage History
- 16/11/2021109,932 mi
- 04/11/2022111,178 mi+1,246 mi
- 18/11/2022111,188 mi+10 mi
- 18/11/2023112,658 mi+1,470 mi
- 02/11/2024114,278 mi+1,620 mi
Average of roughly 1,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN03 NJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (BN03 NJE) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2024 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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