2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · DE02 LGV
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 94,131 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DE02 LGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/03/2024
- 94,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
DE02 LGV Mileage History
- 14/03/202289,435 mi
- 14/03/202391,929 mi+2,494 mi
- 15/03/202391,931 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/202494,131 mi+2,200 mi
Average of roughly 2,378 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DE02 LGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (DE02 LGV) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2024 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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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