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KX54 RLZ

2004 Rover 45

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,699 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,694 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,449 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,568 miles

fuel all around fuel tank and surrounding area but not dripping

Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,446 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

fuel all around fuel tank and surrounding area but not dripping

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,618 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside & nearside front tyre inner raised tread bands worn to no tread & sidewalls deteriorated

offside & nearside rear tyre treads worn to 3 mm & treads deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,618 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside & nearside front tyre inner raised tread bands worn to no tread & sidewalls deteriorated

offside & nearside rear tyre treads worn to 3 mm & treads deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,113 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded and starting to fracture on pipe.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,388 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,340 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight inner edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,340 miles

slight inner edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,941 miles

rear wheels have a slight bind,unable to check rear wheel bearings for roughness.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 24,995 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wear on both front tyres,inner edge.not close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,995 miles

wear on both front tyres,inner edge.not close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 15 Oct 2007 19,338 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 19,338 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RLZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

KX54 RLZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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