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DS04 CVL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 CVL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

eml light on

front floors rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2017 86,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre /front (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

eml light on

front floors rusty

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,498 miles

Both front tyres are wearing inner edges

Both rear tyres are cracking in tread 185/50/16

Engine management light is on

Handbrake travel

Fail 14 Oct 2016 72,497 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing inner edges

Both rear tyres are cracking in tread 185/50/16

Engine management light is on

Handbrake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,007 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 46,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,579 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,103 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,105 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 17,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SRS light on

Pass 9 May 2007 17,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS light on

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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DS04 CVL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DS04 CVL, 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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DS04 CVL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is DS04 CVL safe to buy?

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