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MR53 JMR

2004 Rover 45

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,245 mi
Last recorded187,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 JMR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 187,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 165,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

towbar electrical socket missing

Pass 26 Jan 2024 159,913 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 159,849 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 158,097 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 158,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 150,339 miles

advise rear exhaust back box /silencer outer skin heavily corroded and breaking away

Fail 29 Nov 2021 150,338 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led aftermarket bulbs fitted no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led aftermarket bulbs fitted no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

advise rear exhaust back box /silencer outer skin heavily corroded and breaking away

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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MR53 JMR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MR53 JMR, 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 MR53 JMR registered?

MR53 JMR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is MR53 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 JMR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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