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BX04 YDV

2004 Rover 45

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,784 mi
Last recorded159,784 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 YDV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 159,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 30 Nov 2019 159,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 150,209 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 150,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 139,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Dec 2017 139,792 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 129,605 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,241 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 103,839 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2013 92,356 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,356 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,393 miles

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

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

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

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

ignition barrel in need of attention

srs warning lamp on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 81,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

ignition barrel in need of attention

srs warning lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,492 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 71,488 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,643 miles

brake feeds getting corroded on ends

h/b travel high

rear axle bushes perished

rear tyres various cracks

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,661 miles

Front tyres worn at inner edges.

Rear registration plate partially obscured by towbar plate.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

h/b travel getting high

oil leak (turbo?)

Pass 7 May 2008 39,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brakes wearing low

nsr tyre various cuts cords not present at time of test

oil leak at turbo area?

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear number plate slightly obscured

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 YDV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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