2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · OV54 DYY
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2004. Recorded mileage 78,222 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OV54 DYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 78,222 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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OV54 DYY Mileage History
- 18/03/202275,744 mi
- 18/03/202275,744 mi
- 08/03/202377,192 mi+1,448 mi
- 08/03/202478,022 mi+830 mi
- 12/03/202578,222 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV54 DYY 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 2004 Rover 45 (OV54 DYY) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 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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