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BU04 TSY

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,853 mi
Last recorded123,853 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TSY
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,933 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush cracking

Offside Rear trailing arm bush cracking

under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 79,797 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 79,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,488 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,488 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 63,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,173 miles

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

Front floors & front inner wheel arches rusty

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 52,640 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2013 46,900 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 41,218 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 35,707 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 30,141 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 30,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2009 25,117 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,694 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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BU04 TSY is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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