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KN54 UHR

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,089 mi
Last recorded61,089 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UHR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,089 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s subframe mounting area floor slightly corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 53,375 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor/subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sill panels have covers fitted

under vehicle components slightly corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2025 53,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s floor/subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sill panels have covers fitted

under vehicle components slightly corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 52,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes relating to p0445 evap purge valve & p0420 cat efficiency below threshold- cleared and emission's ok (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.4.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.4.1 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 47,287 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.4.0 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4.4.1 (4.1.E.1)

m.i.l. on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,714 miles

eml illuminated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,112 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 36,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 32,697 miles

advise both front tyre wearing inner edge/going bald

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,415 miles

both rear tyres have slight splits in inner sidewalls

front wiperblades slight smearing

slight corrosion arround mid/rear exhaust joint

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,780 miles

s.r.s. lamp on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,506 miles

srs lamp on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2009 20,506 miles

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

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

srs lamp on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,826 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 16,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,799 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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KN54 UHR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN54 UHR, 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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KN54 UHR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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