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AJ54 AUK

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,610 mi
Last recorded137,610 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AUK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 137,610 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 137,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole next to front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,199 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 104,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1955515 front and 1955015 rear tyres fitted

engine management light on 2004 car

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,889 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 65,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,509 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 61,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,840 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,497 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 52,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge and close to legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 45,777 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Sills covered

Wet test

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,058 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,812 miles

Rear box and centre exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2013 38,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear box and centre exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 34,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,897 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,789 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,278 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 18,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,429 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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AJ54 AUK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 AUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 AUK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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