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GL53 PKK

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,636 mi
Last recorded81,636 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 PKK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,636 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 81,635 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,921 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,633 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,819 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,316 miles

offside front floor corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 73,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 64,610 miles

front tyre treads are starting to wear low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,665 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,353 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,740 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,683 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,849 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 33,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

power steering belt cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,493 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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GL53 PKK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL53 PKK, 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 GL53 PKK registered?

GL53 PKK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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