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BX04 YDT

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,757 mi
Last recorded76,757 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 YDT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 75,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 70,824 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,461 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriating in places

Fail 27 Oct 2017 66,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system deteriating in places

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 60,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 52,646 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,270 miles

All 4 Tyres are perished

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,697 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 33,034 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 15,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear & n/s/f tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 7 May 2008 11,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 10,319 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 YDT is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX04 YDT, 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 YDT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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