2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · ST52 ULL
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20/02/2003. Recorded mileage 45,775 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ST52 ULL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2023
- 45,775 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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ST52 ULL Mileage History
- 22/02/202243,409 mi
- 25/02/202243,419 mi+10 mi
- 21/02/202345,689 mi+2,270 mi
- 06/03/202345,775 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 2,293 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
ST52 ULL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (ST52 ULL) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2023 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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