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DA53 WBY

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,728 mi
Last recorded45,728 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WBY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,998 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 40,175 miles

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

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2015 40,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,843 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 34,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,111 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 8,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,827 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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DA53 WBY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DA53 WBY, 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 DA53 WBY registered?

DA53 WBY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DA53 WBY safe to buy?

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