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GV04 XLA

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,908 mi
Last recorded70,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 XLA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,908 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2021 67,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,727 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 64,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,288 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 62,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,608 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,323 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,219 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 43,219 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,849 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,849 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,935 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,818 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,963 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,234 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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GV04 XLA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV04 XLA, 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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GV04 XLA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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