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BV04 ULA

2004 Rover 45

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,782 mi
Last recorded98,782 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ULA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,782 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,434 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 96,434 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 91,022 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides front inner sills covered with heavily sealant

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2019 91,022 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides front inner sills covered with heavily sealant

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,735 miles

rear underbody covered heavily with sealant

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper ball joints dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,337 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 74,336 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,925 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 70,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,608 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet day / covered sills

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet day / covered sills

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,099 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,769 miles

cover under engine / covered sills

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,037 miles

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

wet day

Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wet day

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,298 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,343 miles

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

plastic skirts on sills † †engine cover fitted

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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BV04 ULA is a 2004 Rover 45 in White 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 BV04 ULA, 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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BV04 ULA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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