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BD04 UKC

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,604 mi
Last recorded81,604 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 UKC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,604 miles

sump plug has leak

Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,604 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

sump plug has leak

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,111 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 68,111 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,885 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,003 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,727 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,995 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,318 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2008 26,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,223 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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BD04 UKC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD04 UKC, 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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What year was BD04 UKC registered?

BD04 UKC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is BD04 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 UKC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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