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BN04 LBU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,319 mi
Last recorded39,319 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LBU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 39,319 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,358 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 34,349 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,971 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,913 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 28,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery loose

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges-both tyres bald on inner edges

o/s front tyre cut in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2012 17,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and bald on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2012 17,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,057 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2010 12,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 12,891 miles

both front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,680 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,427 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,632 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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BN04 LBU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN04 LBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 LBU registered?

BN04 LBU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 LBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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