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OU54 SZP

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 SZP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 46,015 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under-body + Suspension has corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 46,010 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under-body + Suspension has corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 44,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S + O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 42,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,150 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 40,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 40,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 34,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 31,957 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 31,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 28,200 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,477 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,217 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,808 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 16,808 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,198 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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OU54 SZP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OU54 SZP, 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 OU54 SZP registered?

OU54 SZP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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