2003 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · HD03 YGC
2003 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/08/2003. Recorded mileage 72,379 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
HD03 YGC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2023
- 72,379 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.
HD03 YGC Mileage History
- 25/01/202262,347 mi
- 25/01/202262,347 mi
- 23/01/202372,379 mi+10,032 mi
Average of roughly 10,091 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HD03 YGC 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 (HD03 YGC) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2023 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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