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LW04 DXF

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,803 mi
Last recorded106,803 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 DXF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,803 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 106,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,928 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,928 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,662 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,027 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,319 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 81,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,291 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 72,291 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,071 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,800 miles

offside front bottom ball joint has very slight play

Fail 1 Jul 2009 62,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front bottom ball joint has very slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,309 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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LW04 DXF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LW04 DXF, 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 LW04 DXF registered?

LW04 DXF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is LW04 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 DXF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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