2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · VO53 KEK
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/09/2003. Recorded mileage 63,812 miles. MOT valid until 14/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,812 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
VO53 KEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 63,812 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: 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.
VO53 KEK Mileage History
- 12/05/202363,334 mi
- 13/06/202463,356 mi+22 mi
- 27/06/202463,358 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/202563,812 mi+454 mi
- 15/10/202563,812 mi
Average of roughly 197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VO53 KEK 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 (VO53 KEK) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 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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