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OE04 NZA

2004 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 NZA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 149,849 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 145,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,874 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 139,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 134,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 128,851 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 128,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 123,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 118,224 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 118,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 109,758 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 103,754 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2018 103,754 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2017 97,692 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 97,692 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 93,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 93,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 86,606 miles

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

n/s & o/s front outer c/v joint rubber boots deteriorating

n/s & o/s head light lens deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2015 86,606 miles

n/s & o/s front outer c/v joint rubber boots deteriorating

n/s & o/s head light lens deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2014 78,552 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 78,522 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 70,617 miles

coolant leak

long handbrake travel

nearside cv boot perished

offside cv boot perished

Fail 10 May 2013 70,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coolant leak

long handbrake travel

nearside cv boot perished

offside cv boot perished

Pass 12 May 2012 63,660 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2011 57,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,336 miles

advance wear on n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/f tyres.

Pass 22 May 2009 40,066 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,996 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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OE04 NZA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OE04 NZA, 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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OE04 NZA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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