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LR04 ECZ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,506 mi
Last recorded71,506 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 ECZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 71,506 miles

front floors corroded, nsf tyre wall slight damage, nsf suspension rubs coil spring when jacked up

Pass 22 May 2013 64,408 miles

screen chip, nsr side light dim, front floors corroded, nsf coil spring rubs hub jacked up, clear when on ground

Fail 22 May 2013 64,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen chip, nsr side light dim, front floors corroded, nsf coil spring rubs hub jacked up, clear when on ground

Pass 31 May 2012 57,098 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,092 miles

front plate damaged

o/s/f inner arch damaged

o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2011 49,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front plate damaged

o/s/f inner arch damaged

o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 26 May 2010 40,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 40,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,842 miles

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

front windscreen washers weak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,799 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 23,781 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn

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 ECZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR04 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

LR04 ECZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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