2003 Rover 45 2.0L Petrol · RO03 VER
2003 Rover 45 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/09/2003. Recorded mileage 59,012 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RO03 VER Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 59,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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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RO03 VER Mileage History
- 29/01/202457,584 mi
- 18/02/202558,829 mi+1,245 mi
- 17/02/202659,012 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 695 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RO03 VER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (RO03 VER) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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