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KU54 ZDL

2004 Rover 45

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,401 mi
Last recorded143,401 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 ZDL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 143,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 143,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to back (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 137,350 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 137,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,987 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 121,104 miles

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

both rear suspension trailing arm main bushes de-bonding

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Nov 2013 121,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear suspension trailing arm main bushes de-bonding

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,644 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 105,644 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

off side front brake pads apear low

off side front wheel binding slightly

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,162 miles

slack in hand brake

Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slack in hand brake

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,413 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,066 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,601 miles

exhaust corroded

rear bumper cross beam missing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,904 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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KU54 ZDL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU54 ZDL, 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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KU54 ZDL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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