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AX04 HPA

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,894 mi
Last recorded133,894 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HPA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,894 miles

EML Illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 133,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML Illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 128,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 128,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 119,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 207 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 119,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,631 miles

EML Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,053 miles

EML Illuminated

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML Illuminated

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 74,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 54,234 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,105 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,132 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,735 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,180 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,032 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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AX04 HPA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AX04 HPA, 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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AX04 HPA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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