2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · CX52 FDU
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/11/2002. Recorded mileage 90,806 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bangor
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
CX52 FDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 90,806 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: Good
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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.
CX52 FDU Mileage History
- 20/12/202188,518 mi
- 13/12/202289,364 mi+846 mi
- 11/01/202489,991 mi+627 mi
- 16/01/202590,475 mi+484 mi
- 07/01/202690,806 mi+331 mi
Average of roughly 565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX52 FDU 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 2002 Rover 45 (CX52 FDU) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 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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