CarVerify

Free Car Check

NY04 NLC

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 NLC
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,518 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath covered in underseal and other parts covered in age related rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 73,512 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust been loose (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath covered in underseal and other parts covered in age related rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 71,933 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 71,843 miles

All underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2023 71,843 miles

All underbody corrosion

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount area/ floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount area/ floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic skirts fitted to the outer sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2019 48,743 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 48,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to Flexys, benefit of doubt given (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strongly advised box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust Flexy deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,187 miles

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,990 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,453 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 31,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,339 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,840 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
Full Rover 45 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NY04 NLC is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY04 NLC, 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

How do I check the history of NY04 NLC?

You can check the full history of NY04 NLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NY04 NLC registered?

NY04 NLC is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is NY04 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY04 NLC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NY04 NLC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NY04 NLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.