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BL54 KUJ

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,389 mi
Last recorded104,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion rear

Pass 7 Feb 2017 94,246 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sill covers fitted to outer sills so could not be inspected

Fail 6 Feb 2017 94,213 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Sill covers fitted to outer sills so could not be inspected

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,441 miles

surface corrosion on main front to rear brake pipe to o/s/r

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,507 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 64,343 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,431 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,185 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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BL54 KUJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL54 KUJ, 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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BL54 KUJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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