2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · SM53 NHU
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2003. Recorded mileage 49,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,166 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
SM53 NHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2025
- 49,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SM53 NHU Mileage History
- 08/12/202247,150 mi
- 23/12/202247,152 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/202348,316 mi+1,164 mi
- 29/01/202448,321 mi+5 mi
- 29/01/202549,166 mi+845 mi
Average of roughly 941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM53 NHU 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 (SM53 NHU) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 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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