2003 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · WF03 XRT
2003 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17/05/2003. Recorded mileage 20,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
WF03 XRT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2024
- 20,196 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.
WF03 XRT Mileage History
- 25/01/202218,254 mi
- 26/01/202319,330 mi+1,076 mi
- 02/02/202420,196 mi+866 mi
Average of roughly 961 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
WF03 XRT 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 (WF03 XRT) between January 2022 and February 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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