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BX04 XYG

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,948 mi
Last recorded54,948 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XYG
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 54,796 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroded front to rear

Pass 15 Mar 2024 54,428 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner rear inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 53,251 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front of sills and floor corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front outer cv boot weeping from clip

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2020 52,891 miles

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filler pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front of sills and floor corroded

nearside front outer cv boot weeping from clip

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear pipe by exhaust corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front lower ball joint boot leaking slightly

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

offside rear lamp damaged (tape over hole)

Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

petrol filler neck corroded

tape over offside rear lamp

Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,443 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

petrol filler neck corroded

tape over offside rear lamp

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

nearside front and offside front of floor starting to corrode

Fail 13 Sep 2017 49,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

nearside front and offside front of floor starting to corrode

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front of floor and rear suspension mountings starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber broke into

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,000 miles

rear exhaust rubber split into

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,122 miles

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

Rear end of front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust rubber split into

Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear end of front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust rubber split into

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,110 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 29,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,129 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 20,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyer worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,460 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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BX04 XYG is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BX04 XYG, 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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BX04 XYG is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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