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AD53 UBJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UBJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 63,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise budget repair to nsr lamp lens

advise nsf and osf floor sections have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust rubber

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 40,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,434 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 32,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,693 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 15 Jan 2010 28,693 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 24,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,933 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,571 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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AD53 UBJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD53 UBJ, 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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AD53 UBJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AD53 UBJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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