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VN54 DJF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,900 mi
Last recorded38,900 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 38,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 36,995 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 36,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,667 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 34,630 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,052 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 32,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 29,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 26,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,218 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 19,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 18,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,536 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,536 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,727 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 7,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 5,369 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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VN54 DJF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN54 DJF, 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 VN54 DJF registered?

VN54 DJF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is VN54 DJF safe to buy?

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