2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · FV03 OPF
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14/05/2003. Recorded mileage 104,613 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
FV03 OPF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2024
- 104,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
FV03 OPF Mileage History
- 18/06/2022101,348 mi
- 28/06/2023102,935 mi+1,587 mi
- 27/06/2024104,613 mi+1,678 mi
Average of roughly 1,612 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FV03 OPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (FV03 OPF) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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