2000 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · W107 XCP
2000 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 122,492 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W107 XCP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2023
- 122,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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.
W107 XCP Mileage History
- 21/10/2021115,494 mi
- 22/10/2021115,496 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/2023122,492 mi+6,996 mi
Average of roughly 5,458 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
W107 XCP 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 2000 Rover 45 (W107 XCP) between October 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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