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GP04 KXT

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,228 mi
Last recorded40,228 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 KXT
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 40,228 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 40,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (needs new front pipe done temporary repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

both rear stub axles front mounting bushes perished and starting to split

slight exhaust blow front flexy joint

Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper corner slight damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both outer sills covered in trim unable to test fully

Pass 28 May 2019 34,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,685 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 32,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 May 2017 31,679 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 29 May 2017 31,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2016 30,029 miles

eml on

Pass 8 May 2015 28,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 26,504 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 24,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 22,887 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,425 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,182 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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GP04 KXT 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 83.3%.

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 GP04 KXT, 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 GP04 KXT registered?

GP04 KXT is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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