2003 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · VO53 KNP
2003 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/09/2003. Recorded mileage 30,942 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,942 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.
VO53 KNP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2023
- 30,942 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
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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VO53 KNP Mileage History
- 06/09/202130,665 mi
- 09/09/202230,888 mi+223 mi
- 25/08/202330,942 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 141 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
VO53 KNP 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 (VO53 KNP) between September 2021 and August 2023.
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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