2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · BV03 WFA
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 89,784 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
BV03 WFA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2014
- 89,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
BV03 WFA Mileage History
- 26/04/200619,927 mi
- 29/08/200724,858 mi+4,931 mi
- 04/03/200830,254 mi+5,396 mi
- 20/03/200938,748 mi+8,494 mi
- 20/03/200938,748 mi
- 17/03/201051,060 mi+12,312 mi
- 17/03/201051,060 mi
- 28/03/201158,954 mi+7,894 mi
- 13/03/201274,137 mi+15,183 mi
- 27/03/201379,733 mi+5,596 mi
- 11/04/201379,821 mi+88 mi
- 01/05/201489,784 mi+9,963 mi
Average of roughly 8,718 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
BV03 WFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (BV03 WFA) between April 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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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