CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN54 EFL

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above 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

RegistrationDN54 EFL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
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

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger/jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger/jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front abs rings heavily corroded

both rear tyres cracking due to age

fuel tank corroded

side skirts fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,295 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger/jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger/jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both front abs rings heavily corroded

both rear tyres cracking due to age

fuel tank corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,040 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 59,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear join EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both c/v boots perished (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,917 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres cracking

nearside front ABS ring corroded

offside front ABS ring corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 44,902 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres cracking

nearside front ABS ring corroded

offside front ABS ring corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,683 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system getting in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,052 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,050 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

fuel tank beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,911 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,174 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,185 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

DN54 EFL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DN54 EFL, 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 DN54 EFL?

You can check the full history of DN54 EFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN54 EFL registered?

DN54 EFL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is DN54 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 EFL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN54 EFL 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 DN54 EFL. 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.