2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · OY03 GDV
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 101,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,444 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
OY03 GDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2025
- 101,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
OY03 GDV Mileage History
- 14/07/202289,014 mi
- 28/06/202394,254 mi+5,240 mi
- 20/06/202499,374 mi+5,120 mi
- 21/11/2025101,444 mi+2,070 mi
Average of roughly 3,702 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OY03 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (OY03 GDV) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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