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GU03 BLF

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,188 mi
Last recorded123,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 BLF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,188 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 123,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar strengthening plate / surrounding area excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar strengthening plate corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 115,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 110,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 107,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,298 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 93,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,973 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,415 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,915 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 82,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,600 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,088 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,357 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,071 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing is starting to fluff on edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,222 miles

exhaust rear box badly corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,187 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 46,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,650 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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GU03 BLF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GU03 BLF, 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 GU03 BLF registered?

GU03 BLF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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