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AD53 YLB

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,860 mi
Last recorded67,860 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 YLB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 67,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,339 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 64,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,721 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,430 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 50,853 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 50,603 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,058 miles

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,851 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,228 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 29,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,069 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2012 28,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,271 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,240 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,429 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 16,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,203 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 YLB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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