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VF53 EZJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,489 mi
Last recorded57,489 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 EZJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 57,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,232 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 56,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 55,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 53,901 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 53,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 52,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 49,996 miles

Both front constant velocity outer boots starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2018 49,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front constant velocity outer boots starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splitting and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splitting and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 46,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

washers poor

Fail 9 Jun 2016 46,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all tyres cracking

washers poor

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,698 miles

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

all tyres cracvking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,577 miles

tyres cracking slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,316 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 May 2012 42,262 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 42,255 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 40,619 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,837 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 35,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,741 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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VF53 EZJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VF53 EZJ, 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 VF53 EZJ registered?

VF53 EZJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is VF53 EZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 EZJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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