2004 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · SY53 ELX
2004 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/02/2004. Recorded mileage 41,138 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
SY53 ELX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 41,138 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: Average
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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.
SY53 ELX Mileage History
- 18/01/202236,393 mi
- 13/01/202338,667 mi+2,274 mi
- 24/01/202441,138 mi+2,471 mi
Average of roughly 2,354 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SY53 ELX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (SY53 ELX) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 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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