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EF53 EXN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,964 mi
Last recorded104,964 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EXN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 103,675 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 101,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,816 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,165 miles

slight perishing within front tyre treads

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,626 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,626 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,041 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,557 miles

both rear brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 31,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,839 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,451 miles

nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,699 miles

centre exhaust section cracked slight leak

slight leak from joint of centre and rear exhaust

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,084 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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EF53 EXN 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 90.9%.

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 EF53 EXN, 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 EF53 EXN?

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What year was EF53 EXN registered?

EF53 EXN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is EF53 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 EXN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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