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VE53 JDO

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 JDO
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,799 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 99,795 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded LEFT (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded RIGHT (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 83,080 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,248 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,248 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,827 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 56,827 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,944 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 72,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,295 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,032 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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VE53 JDO is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE53 JDO, 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

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What year was VE53 JDO registered?

VE53 JDO is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is VE53 JDO safe to buy?

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