2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · SL02 KLZ
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2002. Recorded mileage 102,701 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
SL02 KLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2025
- 102,701 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: 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.
SL02 KLZ Mileage History
- 11/02/202388,632 mi
- 11/02/202388,632 mi
- 20/01/202491,538 mi+2,906 mi
- 18/01/2025102,701 mi+11,163 mi
- 18/01/2025102,701 mi
Average of roughly 7,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL02 KLZ 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 2002 Rover 45 (SL02 KLZ) between February 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 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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