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AE54 XAF

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,083 mi
Last recorded88,083 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XAF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,083 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis/floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel tank showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,724 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 86,717 miles

Offside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,850 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lenses slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty - around front jacking points, fuel tank, rear suspension and fuel filler.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,974 miles

Fuel tank fixings corroded.

Fuel tank corroding

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroding.

Fail 18 Jan 2023 83,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel tank corroding

Fuel tank fixings corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 28 Jan 2022 83,464 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,217 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 82,679 miles

Front Underside corroding

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 82,678 miles

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Underside corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,561 miles

Front outer CV boots beginning to perish

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,567 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,584 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre at 2mm at lowest point.

Nsr +osr trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing to edges

Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,991 miles

Oil leak.

Osr and nsr trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,684 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

areas of exhaust system corroded,not excess

nearside rear suspension arm rubber bush has surface perish cracking in areas

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,683 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

areas of exhaust system corroded,not excess

nearside rear suspension arm rubber bush has surface perish cracking in areas

unable to see rear inner brakes wear

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside windscreen wiper judders

offside headlamp washer jets cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 57,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside windscreen wiper judders

offside headlamp washer jets cover missing

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front tyres close to devoiding of tread on inner shoulders

Fail 20 Dec 2011 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides front tyres close to devoiding of tread on inner shoulders

Fail 14 Dec 2010 42,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth on outer shoulder areas

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,700 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth on outer shoulder areas

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lght markings outside ZONE A on windscreen,but not effecting drivers view

Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,677 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lght markings outside ZONE A on windscreen,but not effecting drivers view

nearside wiper blade split,but still clearing screen

Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wing repeater taped in wing,secure and visibly functioning correctly on test

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,582 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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AE54 XAF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE54 XAF, 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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AE54 XAF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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