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CX04 XTL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XTL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,869 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 103,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 97,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 97,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,295 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 82,293 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,021 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,021 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,195 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,194 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,003 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,412 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,412 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,555 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TIRES WORN INSIDE EDGE

O/S WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,358 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,358 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE - WORN INSIDE EDGE

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,524 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 31,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,635 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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CX04 XTL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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