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VN54 XDF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,322 mi
Last recorded153,322 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 153,322 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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 120,707 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 120,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 89,443 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,695 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 66,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,911 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 58,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,147 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 50,147 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,788 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 28,769 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 28,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XDF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 VN54 XDF, 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 VN54 XDF registered?

VN54 XDF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is VN54 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 XDF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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