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CX04 XSB

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,450 mi
Last recorded122,450 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XSB
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 122,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking /perishing on outer tread and inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer and inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

sill covers fitted and possibly concealing corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 117,992 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 117,992 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan corner close to subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing near subframe mount and near top wishbone mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,690 miles

wax oil

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,695 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 108,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pannel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,512 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 103,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,180 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroding.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroding.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 82,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,100 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre slight craking.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 73,100 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

o/s rear tyre slight craking.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,185 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,593 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 26,593 miles

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

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

advise:offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

advise:offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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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CX04 XSB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol 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 CX04 XSB, 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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CX04 XSB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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