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LR04 AUF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,079 mi
Last recorded119,079 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 AUF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 119,079 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 119,072 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 119,072 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,639 miles

Central exhaust part has small hole present

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake reserve travel a bit high

Fail 21 May 2018 114,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central exhaust part has small hole present

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake reserve travel a bit high

Pass 18 May 2017 108,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 108,899 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,960 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 93,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 85,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 78,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,561 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 55,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 36,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,078 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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LR04 AUF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LR04 AUF, 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 LR04 AUF registered?

LR04 AUF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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