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DF04 DCZ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,352 mi
Last recorded73,352 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 DCZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,352 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak Gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front RPM gauge clock is jammed

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 73,352 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak Gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Offside Front RPM gauge clock is jammed

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2016 66,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,084 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

both front tyres worn low on limit

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,152 miles

both front outer c/v boots perished

both front tyre worn inner edge

exhaust flexy deteriorated

pas rack damp

rear exhaust joint corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,270 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front floor corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,257 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 27,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,670 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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DF04 DCZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF04 DCZ, 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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DF04 DCZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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