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KX54 HEU

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 HEU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,972 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,355 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,255 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Near Front suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake sticking

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to outer sidewall 195/55/R15

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Near Front suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Turbo damp ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 73,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Near Front suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake sticking

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to outer sidewall 195/55/R15

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Near Front suspension arm rear mounting (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Turbo damp ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 70,779 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,656 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2013 66,656 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,536 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,912 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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KX54 HEU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HEU, 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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What year was KX54 HEU registered?

KX54 HEU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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