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BU04 TSX

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TSX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,391 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin been hot (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,435 miles

front tyres edges slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,435 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres edges slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 54,111 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 54,111 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 50,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

os rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2012 50,640 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

os rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,370 miles

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

ns inside brake diss slightly pitted rear

os rear brake disc outer slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,848 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BU04 TSX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU04 TSX, 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 BU04 TSX registered?

BU04 TSX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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