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BX04 YDU

2004 Rover 45

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,644 mi
Last recorded103,644 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 YDU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 103,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 102,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,972 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 99,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 96,061 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 96,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,992 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 92,937 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,145 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 81,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 77,771 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 77,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,241 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 74,241 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,730 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,087 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 60,087 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,082 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 47,293 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,791 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 YDU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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