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DG04 YDJ

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,103 mi
Last recorded75,103 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YDJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,103 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 75,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,876 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 64,769 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 58,999 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 58,768 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2017 56,815 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 53,941 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 53,821 miles

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Door handle broken (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

x2 front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

eml illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,956 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nsr tyre advise nail

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,807 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 26,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,172 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 21,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,338 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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DG04 YDJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG04 YDJ, 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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DG04 YDJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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