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EJ04 XWE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 XWE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 134,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 131,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper split

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside headlight deteriorated

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

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

Offside headlight deteriorated

hand brake is a little high

Fail 26 Apr 2016 109,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper split

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside headlight deteriorated

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

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

Offside headlight deteriorated

hand brake is a little high

Fail 23 Mar 2016 109,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant leak from rear of engine

front tyres wearing unevenly

wheel alignment requires checking due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,480 miles

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

headlights are deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2015 103,480 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)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlights are deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,148 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres are badly worn on the inner edge

offside and nearside headlights are badly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,148 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres are badly worn on the inner edge

offside and nearside headlights are badly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,119 miles

Both front head lamps excessive cracking across the lense

Near side rear tyre out of shape

Fail 8 Mar 2014 86,101 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front head lamps excessive cracking across the lense

Near side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,081 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,366 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 62,795 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 54,783 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 54,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 46,933 miles

front windscreen is scratched

handbrake has travel

Fail 27 May 2009 46,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen is scratched

handbrake has travel

Pass 7 May 2008 37,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,116 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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EJ04 XWE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EJ04 XWE, 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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EJ04 XWE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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