2002 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · HP52 VAL
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 90,525 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1994cc
HP52 VAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 90,525 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.
HP52 VAL Mileage History
- 22/08/202289,457 mi
- 31/08/202389,871 mi+414 mi
- 21/08/202490,159 mi+288 mi
- 27/08/202590,525 mi+366 mi
- 27/08/202590,525 mi
Average of roughly 354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HP52 VAL 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 (HP52 VAL) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 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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