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BL04 PDU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,734 mi
Last recorded172,734 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 PDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 172,734 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 168,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding ... advise monitor and repair as required (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block cut close to chords ... advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coil springs corroding

surface corrosion to underside ... various places

Fail 7 Sep 2020 168,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding ... advise monitor and repair as required (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread block cut close to chords ... advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

coil springs corroding

surface corrosion to underside ... various places

Pass 9 Sep 2019 160,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding … advise monitor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

surface corrosion in numerous places under car but not yet to excess

Pass 8 Sep 2018 158,643 miles

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

brake back plates corroding

non standard exhaust fitted

surface corrosion in various places .. not yet excessive …. note sill trims obscure full inspection

various (old ? ) oil / fluid leaks … but not pooling under car

Pass 13 Sep 2017 154,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing ref brake binding

Oil leak gearbox ()

rear exhaust cable tied into position ....and slight leak

various corrosion places under car but not yet to excess

Fail 5 Sep 2017 154,687 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour excess black smoke (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area ...drippping (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front unable to test wheel bearing ref brake binding

rear exhaust cable tied into position ....and slight leak

various corrosion places under car but not yet to excess

Pass 29 Apr 2016 142,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlight pattern deteriorating slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around non std exhaust box joint to main system (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating generally ...but no excess play at this time

coil springs corroding

evidence of (old) oil ,fuel and pas fluid leaks ...advise investigation

surface corrosion in places under car

Pass 14 May 2015 132,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to both sides of floor area / jacking points but not to excess at this time

engine management light on

non standard exhaust box fitted / mounting is secured to antiroll bar in mounting bracket area (advise req further attention)

oil leaks

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 May 2014 122,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 May 2013 107,698 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 107,698 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 98,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

exhaust system corroding

Fail 16 May 2012 98,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

exhaust system corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 89,188 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 78,039 miles

Evidence of oil leak around Undertray.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 17 May 2010 78,039 miles

Evidence of oil leak around Undertray.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 1 May 2009 66,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Fail 1 May 2009 66,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 19 May 2008 55,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,160 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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BL04 PDU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL04 PDU, 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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BL04 PDU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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