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LJ04 UHH

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,285 mi
Last recorded94,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 UHH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective at tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both fuel pipes badly corroded at rear along tank ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,398 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,371 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,042 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 83,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 81,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front both outer cv boots perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,899 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,371 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 47,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 42,376 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 42,376 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 37,308 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,547 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 30 Apr 2008 25,676 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,954 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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LJ04 UHH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LJ04 UHH, 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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LJ04 UHH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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