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KX54 FHD

2004 Rover 45

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

56,536 mi
Last recorded56,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 FHD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,536 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 56,536 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/r brake pads missing (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,340 miles

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

front & rear suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurrin g some parts

Fail 4 Jun 2021 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

front & rear suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurrin g some parts

Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front suspension slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 49,077 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both ns/os (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faulty bulb H4 ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns/os exposed areas front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

plastic covers on sills obscuring some parts

Fail 30 Aug 2018 47,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded by suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

plastic covers on sills obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 46,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,007 miles

slight corrosion at n/s/f & o/s/f floor by suspension parts

Fail 24 Aug 2016 44,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight corrosion at n/s/f & o/s/f floor by suspension parts

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,914 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,642 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,400 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 37,400 miles

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)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,358 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 31,358 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 28,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,143 miles

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

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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KX54 FHD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KX54 FHD, 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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KX54 FHD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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