2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · DV03 FPT
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2003. Recorded mileage 72,323 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
DV03 FPT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 72,323 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.
DV03 FPT Mileage History
- 03/05/202269,542 mi
- 02/05/202370,477 mi+935 mi
- 08/05/202471,579 mi+1,102 mi
- 08/05/202572,323 mi+744 mi
Average of roughly 923 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DV03 FPT 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 (DV03 FPT) between May 2022 and May 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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