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KY04 UOW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,389 mi
Last recorded75,389 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 UOW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 75,389 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 75,389 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Front Lower Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Lower Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Underside corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 67,721 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,322 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body has corrosion

Rear exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,266 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,363 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,165 miles

Exhaust coroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 59,165 miles

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

Exhaust coroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,822 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,364 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 50,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,150 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 47,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,674 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,455 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 35,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,670 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,768 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,570 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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KY04 UOW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY04 UOW, 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 KY04 UOW registered?

KY04 UOW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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