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DC04 EJN

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,018 mi
Last recorded134,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 EJN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 134,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 133,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,541 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall weak (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 119,541 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both offside and nearside sill slight corrosion

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

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

Rear both offside and nearside sills slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2018 119,541 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both offside and nearside sill slight corrosion

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

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

Rear both offside and nearside sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2016 107,585 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

battery clamp missing but battery still secure

fuel tank damp but no visible leaks

power steering reservoir damp but not visible leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2016 107,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear trailing arm bushes starting to debond

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery clamp missing but battery still secure

fuel tank damp but no visible leaks

power steering reservoir damp but not visible leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,601 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

Fail 15 Sep 2015 102,582 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION PRESENT ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR AND JACKING POINTS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

NO EMISSION PRINTOUT EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED TO TO EXHAUST

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,145 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 96,140 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,115 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front head light lens slightly glazed

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank wet but no leak found

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,054 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,234 miles

(1)Slight damage to inside of FOS wheel rim.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,224 miles

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

(1)Slight damage to inside of FOS wheel rim.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,141 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Both front tyres have cut's in the side walls.

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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DC04 EJN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DC04 EJN, 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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DC04 EJN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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