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MD04 XBR

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 XBR
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 118,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 118,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed because of exhaust leak lambda readings high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and tail flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,370 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,103 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting by inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 89,635 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,825 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,764 miles

front pipe exhaust flex worn/deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front pipe exhaust flex worn/deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,167 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,924 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,924 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 35,470 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 31,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv boots slightly cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

nearside steering rack boot twisted

travel in park brake lever

windscreen washer jets poor output

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,674 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

nearside steering rack boot twisted

travel in park brake lever

windscreen washer jets poor output

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,962 miles

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

internal fuel flap release inop

n/S steering rack boot twisted

windscreen wash jets poor output -possibly needs washer bottle pump or filter cleaning?

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,434 miles

fuel filler flap faulty

Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler flap faulty

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,932 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,324 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,911 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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MD04 XBR is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD04 XBR, 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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MD04 XBR is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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