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DV04 FCA

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,528 mi
Last recorded31,528 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 FCA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 31,528 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,192 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,781 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 30,282 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 29,710 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 29,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 29,343 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,077 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,509 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 27,737 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s&o/s floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 27,736 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s&o/s floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 26,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,096 miles

centre+ rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,714 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 18,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,863 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 11,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 9,505 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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DV04 FCA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV04 FCA, 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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DV04 FCA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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