2003 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · BV03 XUX
2003 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 78,178 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
BV03 XUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 78,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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 XUX Mileage History
- 03/09/202172,455 mi
- 31/08/202273,366 mi+911 mi
- 31/08/202273,366 mi
- 11/09/202378,171 mi+4,805 mi
- 14/09/202378,178 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV03 XUX 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 (BV03 XUX) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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