2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · KC52 KDF
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17/12/2002. Recorded mileage 46,883 miles. MOT valid until 07/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,883 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
KC52 KDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 46,883 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.
KC52 KDF Mileage History
- 30/09/202142,641 mi
- 23/09/202243,730 mi+1,089 mi
- 26/09/202344,594 mi+864 mi
- 24/09/202445,698 mi+1,104 mi
- 23/09/202546,883 mi+1,185 mi
Average of roughly 1,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC52 KDF 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 (KC52 KDF) between September 2021 and September 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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