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LA04 VZU

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,892 mi
Last recorded75,892 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 VZU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,487 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,487 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,897 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,881 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,248 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 29,294 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,795 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 15 Jul 2009 24,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,988 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 14,557 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 14,556 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LA04 VZU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LA04 VZU, 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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LA04 VZU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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