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OW53 LZK

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,962 mi
Last recorded75,962 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 LZK
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,962 miles

nearside rear door handle insecure but are still able to open and close door

rear exhaust back box insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 71,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

replace front tyres as soon as possible

Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,659 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside rear door handle loose, but can be opened from the outside

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2012 64,659 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside rear door handle loose, but can be opened from the outside

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,884 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,196 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 54,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,084 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,451 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,899 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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OW53 LZK is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OW53 LZK, 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 OW53 LZK?

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What year was OW53 LZK registered?

OW53 LZK is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is OW53 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 LZK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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