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AX53 EXW

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EXW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 112,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,416 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,477 miles

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

chips to windscreen

damp around nearside front steering rack boot

fuel tank strap hooks rusting

nearside rear tyre worn on raised tread

offside front floor rusting

various brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,477 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chips to windscreen

damp around nearside front steering rack boot

fuel tank strap hooks rusting

nearside rear tyre worn on raised tread

offside front floor rusting

various brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,453 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 75,450 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,796 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight crack on inlet side of rear silencer joint to centre pipe

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,879 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 31,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX53 EXW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 EXW, 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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What year was AX53 EXW registered?

AX53 EXW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AX53 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 EXW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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