2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · DP53 RAM
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 49,217 miles. MOT valid until 25/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DP53 RAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 49,217 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
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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DP53 RAM Mileage History
- 24/08/202148,274 mi
- 20/09/202248,451 mi+177 mi
- 26/10/202448,657 mi+206 mi
- 17/10/202549,217 mi+560 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DP53 RAM 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 2003 Rover 45 (DP53 RAM) between August 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 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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