2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · BX53 VHD
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2003. Recorded mileage 65,657 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
BX53 VHD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/06/2023
- 65,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
BX53 VHD Mileage History
- 22/03/202265,271 mi
- 23/03/202265,289 mi+18 mi
- 22/06/202365,657 mi+368 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BX53 VHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (BX53 VHD) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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