2002 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · DX52 ORC
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/09/2002. Recorded mileage 65,758 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,758 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
DX52 ORC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 65,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
DX52 ORC Mileage History
- 12/08/202248,212 mi
- 31/08/202352,920 mi+4,708 mi
- 20/08/202459,047 mi+6,127 mi
- 04/09/202459,262 mi+215 mi
- 12/08/202565,758 mi+6,496 mi
Average of roughly 5,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX52 ORC 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 (DX52 ORC) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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