2003 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · YY03 VSC
2003 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/06/2003. Recorded mileage 79,768 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,768 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
YY03 VSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 79,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
YY03 VSC Mileage History
- 04/09/202363,201 mi
- 11/09/202363,301 mi+100 mi
- 07/09/202469,530 mi+6,229 mi
- 06/09/202579,768 mi+10,238 mi
- 06/09/202579,768 mi
Average of roughly 8,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY03 VSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Rover 45 (YY03 VSC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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