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LB04 EOU

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,419 mi
Last recorded89,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EOU
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,419 miles

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

drivers seat belt stork plastic shroud missing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,418 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high off side (1.8)

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

drivers seat belt stork plastic shroud missing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,380 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 47,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 47,925 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,658 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,769 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 32,769 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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LB04 EOU is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB04 EOU, 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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LB04 EOU is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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