2003 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · LS53 BDV
2003 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/12/2003. Recorded mileage 79,352 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,352 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.
LS53 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 79,352 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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LS53 BDV Mileage History
- 29/10/202172,078 mi
- 01/11/202274,448 mi+2,370 mi
- 27/10/202376,090 mi+1,642 mi
- 23/10/202478,125 mi+2,035 mi
- 06/10/202579,352 mi+1,227 mi
Average of roughly 1,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS53 BDV 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 (LS53 BDV) 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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