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LS04 CEV

2004 Rover 45

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on4 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 CEV
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2015 115,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box rubbers perished

e.m.l. on dash

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 4 May 2015 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box rubbers perished

e.m.l. on dash

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2014 86,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction lamp on indicating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2014 86,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine malfunction lamp on indicating a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,983 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre castelated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,874 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 47,874 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,395 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,141 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 CEV is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

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

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