2002 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · CX52 FEJ
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 152,517 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1994cc
CX52 FEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2023
- 152,517 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.
CX52 FEJ Mileage History
- 13/10/2021132,015 mi
- 13/10/2021132,015 mi
- 04/10/2022144,755 mi+12,740 mi
- 25/09/2023152,510 mi+7,755 mi
- 26/09/2023152,517 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX52 FEJ 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 FEJ) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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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