2001 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · Y126 AVV
2001 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 88,132 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1994cc
Y126 AVV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2014
- 88,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 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.
Y126 AVV Mileage History
- 15/05/200653,141 mi
- 29/05/200756,135 mi+2,994 mi
- 30/05/200756,135 mi
- 04/06/200860,434 mi+4,299 mi
- 05/06/200860,434 mi
- 01/06/200965,748 mi+5,314 mi
- 04/06/200965,790 mi+42 mi
- 24/05/201070,501 mi+4,711 mi
- 24/05/201070,501 mi
- 23/05/201176,979 mi+6,478 mi
- 23/05/201176,979 mi
- 11/06/201279,162 mi+2,183 mi
- 10/06/201383,474 mi+4,312 mi
- 10/06/201383,474 mi
- 06/06/201488,132 mi+4,658 mi
Average of roughly 4,341 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Y126 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (Y126 AVV) between May 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.
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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