2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · SL53 WXC
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 98,458 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,458 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
SL53 WXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
- 98,458 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
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.
SL53 WXC Mileage History
- 10/03/202397,579 mi
- 01/02/202497,862 mi+283 mi
- 18/04/202497,877 mi+15 mi
- 27/04/202497,881 mi+4 mi
- 19/02/202598,458 mi+577 mi
Average of roughly 451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 WXC 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 2003 Rover 45 (SL53 WXC) between March 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 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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