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DC53 LLW

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,252 mi
Last recorded65,252 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LLW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,252 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,112 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 48,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,803 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 39,666 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Smashed/cracked seriously weekend (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,454 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,958 miles

slight corrosion centre and rear exhaust

Fail 20 Feb 2019 32,958 miles

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

slight corrosion centre and rear exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,237 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,209 miles

n/s/r tyre tread on 2.5mm

Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,045 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,690 miles

both rear tyres showing very slight cracks on outer side walls

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,504 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,155 miles

rear tyres very slightly perished on outer side walls

Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,365 miles

both rear tyre side walls slightly perished

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,980 miles

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,938 miles

advise:both front tyres wearing on edges

advise:offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

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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DC53 LLW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DC53 LLW, 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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DC53 LLW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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