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MM53 ENE

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,359 mi
Last recorded34,359 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 ENE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 34,359 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front n/s & o/s floor corroded (under body)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s bushes cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes cracking & collar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 34,359 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front n/s & o/s floor corroded (under body)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s bushes cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes cracking & collar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,321 miles

body damage

both rear radius arm bush cracking

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads worn both sides

front floor corroded both sides

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,233 miles

body damage

both rear radius arm bush cracking

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads worn both sides

front floor corroded both sides

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,074 miles

BODY DAMAGE

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSH CRACKING

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN BOTH SIDES

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 27 Jan 2021 34,074 miles

BODY DAMAGE

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSH CRACKING

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN BOTH SIDES

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 29 Jan 2020 33,992 miles

BODY DAMAGE

BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSH CRACKING

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,439 miles

Front FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 2 Feb 2018 32,407 miles

Front FRONT OF FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Fail 29 Jan 2018 32,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front FRONT OF FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,516 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 31,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,977 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep around reservior (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Osf brake slight binding

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Slight binding osf brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nsr tyre worn on edges and splits inside tread

Osr tyre splits inside tread

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,148 miles

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,506 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 21,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,709 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 14,205 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 14,204 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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MM53 ENE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM53 ENE, 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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MM53 ENE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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