2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · ST53 BVD
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/10/2003. Recorded mileage 13,460 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,460 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
ST53 BVD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2024
- 13,460 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: 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.
ST53 BVD Mileage History
- 24/09/202113,450 mi
- 23/02/202313,455 mi+5 mi
- 02/03/202413,460 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ST53 BVD 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 (ST53 BVD) between September 2021 and March 2024.
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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