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NX04 XCL

2004 Rover 45

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,693 mi
Last recorded154,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 XCL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 154,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 150,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear wheel rim has some damage.

The exhaust system rear flange joint has some heavy corrosion around it.

The front flexible section of the exhaust system is in poor condition and is blowing slightly.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 150,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Off side rear wheel rim has some damage.

The exhaust system rear flange joint has some heavy corrosion around it.

The front flexible section of the exhaust system is in poor condition and is blowing slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 145,425 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 145,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 139,072 miles

Slight wheel damage to the offside rear wheel rim.

The centre section and rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing some wear on the tyre edges.

The nearside front front and offside front outer c/v boots starting to crack/perish.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 139,072 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Slight wheel damage to the offside rear wheel rim.

The centre section and rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front tyres showing some wear on the tyre edges.

The nearside front front and offside front outer c/v boots starting to crack/perish.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 132,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 132,019 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 120,551 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 120,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 110,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 110,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 92,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 69,625 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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NX04 XCL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NX04 XCL, 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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NX04 XCL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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