2001 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · CV51 OPB
2001 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2001. Recorded mileage 159,057 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1994cc
CV51 OPB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 159,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
CV51 OPB Mileage History
- 17/09/2021137,308 mi
- 03/05/2024149,383 mi+12,075 mi
- 23/05/2025159,057 mi+9,674 mi
Average of roughly 5,909 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
CV51 OPB 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 2001 Rover 45 (CV51 OPB) between September 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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