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KS04 VNN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,022 mi
Last recorded95,022 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 VNN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 95,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,316 miles

Clutch pedal high

Fail 17 Aug 2020 93,315 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Pin loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal high

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,415 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper arm missing

clutch pedal high

Fail 23 Jul 2019 91,415 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rotted within 30cm of front suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wiper arm missing

clutch pedal high

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,980 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes split and worn but no excess movement

clutch pedal sits high

Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,980 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

both rear trailing arm front bushes split and worn but no excess movement

clutch pedal sits high

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,794 miles

under body rusty / oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under body rusty / oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,859 miles

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jul 2016 71,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,606 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 65,606 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 27,097 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,977 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 22,923 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,027 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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KS04 VNN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KS04 VNN, 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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KS04 VNN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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