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AK04 CEJ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

74,228 mi
Last recorded74,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CEJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,228 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure rusty (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure floor rusty (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,385 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 72,379 miles

ABS warning light not working

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various steering, suspension and chassis components on underside of vehicle are corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2022 72,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

various steering, suspension and chassis components on underside of vehicle are corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 72,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 71,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,434 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,434 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,406 miles

Corrosion to underside of floor/chassis area near suspension components.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,618 miles

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

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

lots of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,618 miles

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

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

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

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

lots of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,477 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 69,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,322 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 66,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,116 miles

1.Mist of oil gearbox area. 2.Front exhaust rubber split. 3.Nearside and offside front coil springs corroding. 4.Radiator poor condition slight leak from fins.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,336 miles

1.slight oil leak round gearbox area. 2.front exhaust rubber starting to deteriate.

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 28 Apr 2008 35,048 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 35,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,711 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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AK04 CEJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 AK04 CEJ, 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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AK04 CEJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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