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BT04 LZA

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,308 mi
Last recorded127,308 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LZA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,308 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame n/s/r mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

over sills fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,607 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar n/s/r mounting area starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

over sills fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,620 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sub frame rear mounting areas under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

over sills fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,896 miles

body sill covers fitted

slight exhaust leak front flexi

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,974 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,830 miles

both front floor pans corroded

nearside outer cv boot perished

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

rear exhaust backbox close to offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,294 miles

brake pads very low

clutch pedel rubber worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,557 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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BT04 LZA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT04 LZA, 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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BT04 LZA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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