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KX54 KZM

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

22,298 mi
Last recorded22,298 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 KZM
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 22,298 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,977 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 21,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 21,388 miles

some corrosion to front floor pans / front inner arches

Fail 18 Nov 2020 21,386 miles

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

some corrosion to front floor pans / front inner arches

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 19,725 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 19,723 miles

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 18,153 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 18,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,494 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,667 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 12,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 12,759 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,916 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 10,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the tread

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

both front & N/S/R tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,751 miles

all 4 tyres cracked around sidewall to tread

both front tyres worn on inner edge (195/55/15)

srs light stays on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 6,973 miles

all other 3 tyres starting to crack

both front tyres worn on inner edge

os front tyre cracked around sidewall to tread

Pass 13 Nov 2009 4,250 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 4,103 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 3,872 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 3,872 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,615 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 KZM is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KZM, 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 KZM is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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