2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · DY02 URD
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2002. Recorded mileage 25,197 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
DY02 URD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 25,197 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
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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.
DY02 URD Mileage History
- 16/09/202124,263 mi
- 11/10/202224,646 mi+383 mi
- 10/10/202324,811 mi+165 mi
- 26/09/202424,988 mi+177 mi
- 18/09/202525,197 mi+209 mi
Average of roughly 233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY02 URD 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 (DY02 URD) 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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