2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · CT04 ESN
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2004. Recorded mileage 28,670 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
CT04 ESN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 28,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Rover Rover 45
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
CT04 ESN Mileage History
- 14/09/202125,613 mi
- 01/09/202225,885 mi+272 mi
- 04/09/202326,653 mi+768 mi
- 23/08/202427,513 mi+860 mi
- 28/08/202528,670 mi+1,157 mi
Average of roughly 773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CT04 ESN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (CT04 ESN) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: ROVER 45
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)(Moderate)
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)(Moderate)
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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