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LG04 XUX

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 XUX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 90,377 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 90,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 82,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,553 miles

offside front wiper smears

Fail 8 Apr 2017 74,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wiper smears

Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,679 miles

Both Rear Trail Arm bushes weak

N/s/r tyre worn from inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,102 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,845 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,415 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,344 miles

Clutch slipping

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 43,344 miles

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

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

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

Clutch slipping

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,714 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,506 miles

Off side front tyre wearing inside edge close to minimum limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,593 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,496 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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LG04 XUX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG04 XUX, 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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LG04 XUX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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