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VE53 ZHH

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,916 mi
Last recorded119,916 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 119,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 118,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2024 116,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 111,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 98,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 90,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,783 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 84,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,613 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 69,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 63,767 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing uneaven

Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,626 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,753 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,322 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 ZHH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VE53 ZHH, 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 ZHH registered?

VE53 ZHH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is VE53 ZHH safe to buy?

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