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DA04 EZX

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

51,532 mi
Last recorded51,532 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 EZX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and front cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor images on beam tester (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front floors corroded

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2025 51,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and front cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor images on beam tester (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front floors corroded

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2024 50,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and suspension corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jul 2024 50,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody and suspension corrosion

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,880 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2022 47,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2021 45,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

both head lamps poor image

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,105 miles

both headlamps poor image

both main to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s outer c.v boot cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Jul 2019 42,105 miles

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

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

both headlamps poor image

both main to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s outer c.v boot cracked

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jul 2018 40,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlamps poor image

both outer c.v boots cracked

fuel tank corroded

n/s main to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 21 Jul 2018 40,135 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlamps poor image

both outer c.v boots cracked

fuel tank corroded

n/s main to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and off side rear (2.7.3)

near side front tyre side walls cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyre sidewalls cracked

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,932 miles

both outer c.v boots cracked

fuel tank corroded

n/s/f tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2014 35,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2013 34,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,302 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,436 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,463 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust front pipe to middle section corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,771 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,194 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 23,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,195 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 17,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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DA04 EZX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DA04 EZX, 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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DA04 EZX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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