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EK04 XLE

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,119 mi
Last recorded79,119 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XLE
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,119 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in treads

rear exhaust rusting and slightly blowing around flange

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,118 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

srs light on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

engine manement light on

front exhaust mounting split

srs light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,701 miles

Rattle in cat

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,766 miles

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

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 XLE is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK04 XLE registered?

EK04 XLE is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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