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SE53 CUC

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,771 mi
Last recorded90,771 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 CUC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,771 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,771 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,753 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 80,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,264 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,237 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,040 miles

near side rear door not opening from outside.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 35,251 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,699 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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SE53 CUC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE53 CUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SE53 CUC?

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What year was SE53 CUC registered?

SE53 CUC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is SE53 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE53 CUC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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