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EA04 FJU

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 FJU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 113,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all suspention part corroded

under body corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 111,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded plus filler pipe has corrosion ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 111,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded plus filler pipe has corrosion ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 107,922 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 107,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on dash

Pass 18 May 2022 103,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler and breather pipes ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2022 103,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank filler and breather pipes ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 100,651 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather pipes ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 100,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and breather pipes ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 97,363 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,882 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,829 miles

All suspension components Heavily corroding

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tire has cracks in sidewall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under carriage corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,081 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,051 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,441 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 60,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,047 miles

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2008 56,046 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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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EA04 FJU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EA04 FJU, 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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EA04 FJU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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