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DL04 BXK

2004 Rover 45

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 BXK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,005 miles

front and rear chassis has been wax oiled

Pass 12 May 2016 59,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in treads

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,641 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,427 miles

front nearside brake has minor bind

front offside tyre has minor cut on wall and shows signs of cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,427 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front nearside brake has minor bind

front offside tyre has minor cut on wall and shows signs of cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle bushes show minor deterioration

Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle bushes show minor deterioration

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,166 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 41,166 miles

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

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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 33,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,159 miles

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

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

front nearside tyre shows minor wear on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,818 miles

*SRS light on*

Pass 22 May 2008 19,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 19,478 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,373 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 18,373 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DL04 BXK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DL04 BXK, 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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DL04 BXK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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