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MD53 BWX

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,706 mi
Last recorded109,706 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 BWX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 109,706 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 109,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 105,808 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 105,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,712 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 101,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,309 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 97,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,444 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 91,444 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 72,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 67,500 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 61,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 61,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,327 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 56,327 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 56,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,960 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,960 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 38,410 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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MD53 BWX 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 60%.

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 MD53 BWX, 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

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What year was MD53 BWX registered?

MD53 BWX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is MD53 BWX safe to buy?

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