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FA53 AEV

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,877 mi
Last recorded114,877 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 AEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 102,801 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 102,488 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point / Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,276 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 95,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut missing from connecting fork (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread separation from casing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,964 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,951 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))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,108 miles

both fron tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,165 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 79,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,083 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER CV GAITOR SLIGHT LEAK (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,947 miles

Front Brakes rq attention slight bind on both brakes

Nearside Front Abs ring on drive shaft corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel tank filler neck corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 78,947 miles

Front Brakes rq attention slight bind on both brakes

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades replaced (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Abs ring on drive shaft corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,473 miles

Rear Cracks in both tyres wall to tread area

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,603 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,996 miles

CRACKS IN TREAD AREA N/S/FRONT TYRE

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,219 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 68,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,679 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,699 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,198 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 49,990 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,060 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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FA53 AEV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FA53 AEV, 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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FA53 AEV is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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