2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · R6 HSU
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/10/2003. Recorded mileage 13,467 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,467 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
R6 HSU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 13,467 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: 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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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.
R6 HSU Mileage History
- 26/09/20063,445 mi
- 26/09/20074,805 mi+1,360 mi
- 26/09/20086,139 mi+1,334 mi
- 23/09/20097,090 mi+951 mi
- 28/09/20108,056 mi+966 mi
- 26/09/20119,040 mi+984 mi
- 28/09/20129,830 mi+790 mi
- 28/09/20129,833 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/201310,594 mi+761 mi
- 23/09/201411,440 mi+846 mi
- 23/09/201511,670 mi+230 mi
- 22/09/201611,898 mi+228 mi
- 23/09/201611,898 mi
- 25/09/201712,342 mi+444 mi
- 19/09/201812,815 mi+473 mi
- 19/09/201913,224 mi+409 mi
- 15/09/202013,425 mi+201 mi
- 24/09/202113,450 mi+25 mi
- 23/02/202313,455 mi+5 mi
- 02/03/202413,460 mi+5 mi
- 10/06/202613,467 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 509 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
R6 HSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (R6 HSU) between September 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”.
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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