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EO04 AOU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,134 mi
Last recorded85,134 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 AOU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 85,134 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 85,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 79,523 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 79,523 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 74,955 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,396 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In center of tread ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split and slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cracked in treads and slightly out of shape on inner edge ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,349 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,558 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 62,558 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,173 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,714 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,952 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 50,952 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 48,341 miles

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 28 May 2012 48,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre feathered

Fail 12 Aug 2011 46,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,388 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EO04 AOU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EO04 AOU, 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 EO04 AOU registered?

EO04 AOU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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