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M55 DAJ

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,182 mi
Last recorded34,182 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 DAJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,182 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,998 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 33,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEX MESH DETACHED. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED. (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,792 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEX MESH DETACHED. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED. (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,419 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 33,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,122 miles

EXHAUST FLEX MESH DE TATCHED BUT NOT BLOWING OR INSECURE

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,725 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,238 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2008 23,285 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 23,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M55 DAJ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M55 DAJ, 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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M55 DAJ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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