2003 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · WR52 NHT
2003 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2003. Recorded mileage 126,518 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/09/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,518 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
WR52 NHT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2014
- 126,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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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.
WR52 NHT Mileage History
- 31/01/200643,852 mi
- 02/02/200758,799 mi+14,947 mi
- 24/04/200875,480 mi+16,681 mi
- 09/04/200986,614 mi+11,134 mi
- 03/04/201098,976 mi+12,362 mi
- 19/04/2011109,578 mi+10,602 mi
- 19/04/2012118,061 mi+8,483 mi
- 23/04/2012118,132 mi+71 mi
- 26/04/2013122,428 mi+4,296 mi
- 08/04/2014126,518 mi+4,090 mi
Average of roughly 10,101 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
WR52 NHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (WR52 NHT) between January 2006 and April 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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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