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OV54 DYY

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 DYY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 75,744 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,560 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,640 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,800 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,485 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,095 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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OV54 DYY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV54 DYY, 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 OV54 DYY registered?

OV54 DYY is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is OV54 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 DYY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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