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KX54 GPU

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 GPU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 101,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,158 miles

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

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

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

babys seat fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,158 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

babys seat fitted

offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 28 Apr 2015 82,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front c.v gaitors deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front cv boots deteriorating

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,762 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,958 miles

exhaust blow rear

Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,839 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,839 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,509 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,509 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,908 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear wheel binding slightly

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 GPU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KX54 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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