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DB03 AJB

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,892 mi
Last recorded91,892 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 AJB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 91,892 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 90,250 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread Area Due To Age, Made Week 21 Of 2016, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread Area Due To Age, Made Week 14 Of 2013, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 88,747 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread Area Due To Age, Made Week 21 Of 2016, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread Area Due To Age, Made Week 14 Of 2013, 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 87,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to the tyre was made week 14 of year 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 86,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 85,592 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,181 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.03mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.67 mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,479 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,037 miles

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

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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DB03 AJB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DB03 AJB, 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 DB03 AJB registered?

DB03 AJB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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