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AO04 DHP

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,806 mi
Last recorded122,806 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DHP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,806 miles

Battery tray loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 122,777 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery tray loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav from wind screen ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,059 miles

Exhaust down pipe joint deteriorating and has minor leak of gases

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Offside Front Sill to floor pan heavily rusted

Plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Rear Nearside and offside front lower trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 95,015 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill to floor where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust down pipe joint deteriorating and has minor leak of gases

Front Number plate very dirty

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Unable to inspect wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside Front Sill to floor pan heavily rusted

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Rear Nearside and offside front lower trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorating

Will need plastic outer sill cover removed to fully inspect weld repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 64,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,864 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner treads

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,588 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,628 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,530 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,435 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,435 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 22,435 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,249 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 10,234 miles

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

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

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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AO04 DHP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO04 DHP, 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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AO04 DHP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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