2004 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · KY54 LHD
2004 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2004. Recorded mileage 58,424 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
KY54 LHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/03/2024
- 58,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
KY54 LHD Mileage History
- 18/08/202156,002 mi
- 09/03/202256,399 mi+397 mi
- 10/03/202256,399 mi
- 06/03/202357,210 mi+811 mi
- 11/03/202458,424 mi+1,214 mi
Average of roughly 945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KY54 LHD 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 (KY54 LHD) between August 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 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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