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LS54 EMX

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,400 mi
Last recorded169,400 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 EMX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 169,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 154,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 154,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 139,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,138 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,860 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 92,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 22 Mar 2010 78,423 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,022 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,981 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,196 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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LS54 EMX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LS54 EMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS54 EMX registered?

LS54 EMX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is LS54 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 EMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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