2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · KX02 UBC
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2002. Recorded mileage 58,672 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
KX02 UBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 58,672 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: 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.
KX02 UBC Mileage History
- 09/03/202354,720 mi
- 26/03/202456,437 mi+1,717 mi
- 21/03/202557,556 mi+1,119 mi
- 16/03/202658,670 mi+1,114 mi
- 23/03/202658,672 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KX02 UBC 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 (KX02 UBC) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 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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