2002 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · FN02 XHY
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 135,178 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FN02 XHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 135,178 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.
FN02 XHY Mileage History
- 21/10/2021125,899 mi
- 26/10/2022128,504 mi+2,605 mi
- 08/11/2023130,712 mi+2,208 mi
- 13/11/2024133,411 mi+2,699 mi
- 07/11/2025135,178 mi+1,767 mi
Average of roughly 2,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN02 XHY 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 (FN02 XHY) between October 2021 and November 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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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