2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · LC53 VOU
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/11/2003. Recorded mileage 34,109 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LC53 VOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 34,109 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LC53 VOU Mileage History
- 21/10/202131,051 mi
- 14/10/202231,686 mi+635 mi
- 17/10/202332,404 mi+718 mi
- 07/10/202433,158 mi+754 mi
- 24/10/202534,109 mi+951 mi
Average of roughly 763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC53 VOU 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 (LC53 VOU) between October 2021 and October 2025.
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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