2004 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · KX54 EPZ
2004 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 61,464 miles. MOT valid until 05/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
KX54 EPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 61,464 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.
KX54 EPZ Mileage History
- 07/11/202246,765 mi
- 15/11/202351,480 mi+4,715 mi
- 19/11/202455,628 mi+4,148 mi
- 07/11/202561,461 mi+5,833 mi
- 11/11/202561,464 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KX54 EPZ 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 2004 Rover 45 (KX54 EPZ) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 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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