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LR04 VLW

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,038 mi
Last recorded55,038 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 VLW
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 55,038 miles

Central Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 55,021 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system heavily corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 48,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 48,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,446 miles

Central Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,886 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 39,886 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,302 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,456 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,195 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,781 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,939 miles

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

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 VLW is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LR04 VLW, 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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LR04 VLW is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for LR04 VLW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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