2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · LG03 TLK
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 63,314 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1588cc
LG03 TLK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2022
- 63,314 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: Below Average
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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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.
LG03 TLK Mileage History
- 25/02/202263,313 mi
- 28/02/202263,314 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LG03 TLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (LG03 TLK) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2022 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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