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LS04 BYH

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,401 mi
Last recorded127,401 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 BYH
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 127,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,467 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 89,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 77,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 40,709 miles

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

front tyres scrubbed and wearing close to legal limit

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,768 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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LS04 BYH is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS04 BYH, 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 LS04 BYH registered?

LS04 BYH is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is LS04 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 BYH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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