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2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,917 mi
Last recorded93,917 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 BBF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 93,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various parts of exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passenger floor [marked with white chalk] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting [rear] inner/outer sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting [rear] inner/outer sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery/carrier insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all metal pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split and end wrapped in tape (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust [blowing]

underbody and components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,452 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to under body and components

Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rev counter inoperative

Tailgate struts worn

Fail 24 Jan 2023 83,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to vehicle underbody and components

Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber mounting broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate struts worn

vehicle rev counter not working

Fail 11 Jan 2023 83,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to vehicle underbody and components

Exhaust mounting defective x1 rubber mounting broken on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tailgate struts worn

vehicle rev counter not working

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,765 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill and floor repaired jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/56/14 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber hangers perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

extensive corrosion on most panels and components under body incuding sub frames and suspension

Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,753 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill and floor repaired jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/56/14 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and sun damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rubber hangers perished (8.1.1 (b) (i))

extensive corrosion on most panels and components under body incuding sub frames and suspension

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 79,054 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-body corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2020 77,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under-body corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier loose fit (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to new pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes, and fuel tank ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated benefit of doubt given (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strongly advised , close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Fail 18 Jan 2019 73,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier loose fit (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to new pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes, and fuel tank ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated benefit of doubt given (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords strongly advised , close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

under body corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2018 69,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

under body corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to Flexys, benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray loose fit

front and rear brakes have slight difference on brake increase

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler pipes corroded and fuel tank

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust support off , is one of three

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Fail 18 Jan 2017 65,434 miles

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

under vehicle corrosion throughout

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to Flexys, benefit of doubt given (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray loose fit

front and rear brakes have slight difference on brake increase

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

fuel filler pipes corroded and fuel tank

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust support off , is one of three

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

under vehicle corrosion started

Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears up to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing out off castle nut on ball joint (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

under vehicle corrosion started

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 50,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,099 miles

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

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

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

both front chassis legs starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,769 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 41,769 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 37,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,168 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 28,375 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,278 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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YS53 BBF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YS53 BBF, 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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YS53 BBF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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