2004 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · BU04 SXF
2004 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2004. Recorded mileage 108,928 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BU04 SXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2024
- 108,928 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.
BU04 SXF Mileage History
- 20/08/202195,164 mi
- 04/11/2022100,946 mi+5,782 mi
- 07/11/2022100,948 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/2023104,851 mi+3,903 mi
- 23/10/2024108,928 mi+4,077 mi
Average of roughly 4,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU04 SXF 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 2004 Rover 45 (BU04 SXF) between August 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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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