2003 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · KX03 UTL
2003 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27/03/2003. Recorded mileage 178,223 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
KX03 UTL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2023
- 178,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
KX03 UTL Mileage History
- 31/08/2021159,608 mi
- 09/09/2022173,737 mi+14,129 mi
- 23/08/2023178,223 mi+4,486 mi
Average of roughly 9,419 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KX03 UTL 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 (KX03 UTL) between August 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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