CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV54 GKN

2004 Rover 45

White Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,511 mi
Last recorded27,511 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 GKN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 27,511 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear door handle insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 27,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear door handle insecure

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 27,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer door handle insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 25,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside rear external door handle damaged but still functions

Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,225 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,766 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 24,752 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted os/ns

Pass 19 Feb 2020 24,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 24,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,065 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 22,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,677 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,697 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 11,626 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,177 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV54 GKN is a 2004 Rover 45 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV54 GKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV54 GKN?

You can check the full history of AV54 GKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV54 GKN registered?

AV54 GKN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 October 2004.

Is AV54 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 GKN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV54 GKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV54 GKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.