2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · KG53 OFP
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2003. Recorded mileage 41,624 miles. MOT valid until 27/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
KG53 OFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 41,624 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.
KG53 OFP Mileage History
- 22/02/202236,684 mi
- 21/02/202337,994 mi+1,310 mi
- 22/02/202439,259 mi+1,265 mi
- 25/02/202540,569 mi+1,310 mi
- 24/02/202641,624 mi+1,055 mi
Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KG53 OFP 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 2003 Rover 45 (KG53 OFP) between February 2022 and February 2026.
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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