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MK54 UXU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,805 mi
Last recorded48,805 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 UXU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 48,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 46,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,713 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 39,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 36,532 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 35,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,018 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 29,018 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to exhaust being full of water and contaminating emissions tester (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,034 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 11,382 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 10,207 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 7,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 6,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 5,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 4,275 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 3,180 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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MK54 UXU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MK54 UXU, 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 MK54 UXU registered?

MK54 UXU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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