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EK04 XLB

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,715 mi
Last recorded92,715 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around suspension arm on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front body around front anti roll bar corroded but not weak yet

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 92,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked between treads. can see cords with weight on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around suspension arm on rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front body around front anti roll bar corroded but not weak yet

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded and around rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive also gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heavy surface rust on chassis

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 May 2018 76,377 miles

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

Offside Front valve stem split

Fail 2 May 2018 76,377 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front valve stem split

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,059 miles

Front both front valve stems starting to split

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 61,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,622 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,700 miles

centre and rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,898 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,843 miles

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

spare wheel fitted n/s/r

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 XLB is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EK04 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

EK04 XLB is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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