2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · EU02 DXT
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/03/2002. Recorded mileage 58,456 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
EU02 DXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 58,456 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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EU02 DXT Mileage History
- 16/03/202243,558 mi
- 20/03/202345,608 mi+2,050 mi
- 26/02/202450,953 mi+5,345 mi
- 27/01/202557,584 mi+6,631 mi
- 12/01/202658,456 mi+872 mi
Average of roughly 3,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EU02 DXT 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 (EU02 DXT) between March 2022 and January 2026.
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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