2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · OU53 YWT
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/10/2003. Recorded mileage 50,523 miles. MOT valid until 17/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,523 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
OU53 YWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 50,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
OU53 YWT Mileage History
- 15/06/202345,408 mi
- 23/06/202345,423 mi+15 mi
- 20/06/202448,617 mi+3,194 mi
- 16/07/202448,662 mi+45 mi
- 18/09/202550,523 mi+1,861 mi
Average of roughly 2,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU53 YWT 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 (OU53 YWT) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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