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EK04 HXM

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 HXM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,618 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 97,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 88,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 88,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,898 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,541 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,608 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 37,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,812 miles

air bag light on

front brakes very slightly sticking

offside and nearside front tyre worn tread and perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 33,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

front brakes very slightly sticking

offside and nearside front tyre worn tread and perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,247 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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EK04 HXM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK04 HXM, 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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What year was EK04 HXM registered?

EK04 HXM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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