2002 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · DX02 LCZ
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 149,180 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,180 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
DX02 LCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 149,180 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
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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DX02 LCZ Mileage History
- 02/09/2021131,793 mi
- 17/08/2022135,777 mi+3,984 mi
- 24/08/2023140,784 mi+5,007 mi
- 28/08/2024145,734 mi+4,950 mi
- 02/09/2025149,180 mi+3,446 mi
Average of roughly 4,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX02 LCZ 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 (DX02 LCZ) between September 2021 and September 2025.
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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