2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · ML03 XYK
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2003. Recorded mileage 121,774 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
ML03 XYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 121,774 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.
ML03 XYK Mileage History
- 19/10/2021120,732 mi
- 17/10/2022120,908 mi+176 mi
- 10/05/2024121,040 mi+132 mi
- 11/05/2024121,040 mi
- 23/04/2025121,774 mi+734 mi
Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML03 XYK 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 (ML03 XYK) between October 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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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