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FD04 AOP

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 AOP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 79,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,075 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2024 78,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,372 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,465 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2022 74,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion of the inner bodysill and floorwell and jacking point structure within 30cms of the front nearside lower suspension arm inner rear anchorage point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,023 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,062 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

n/s front floor beginning to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,156 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,856 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,898 miles

corrosion front floor

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Feb 2011 41,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,942 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,503 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 32,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,190 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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FD04 AOP is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD04 AOP, 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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FD04 AOP is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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