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VN04 ZKX

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 ZKX
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 74,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 74,835 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 74,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 74,113 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/inner arch/ jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

approx 4000 miles front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,502 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

both headlight beam patterns starting to get hazy but pattern ok

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,140 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2021 71,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 70,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,522 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,895 miles

o/s/f foot well corroded and holed

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,162 miles

inner edge wearing thin on both front tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,587 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,043 miles

handbrake traval could do with adjusting up

rear exhaust joint started to corrode

Fail 6 Jul 2011 45,468 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bumper insecure at o/s/r corner

front brake imbalance 8%

Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,468 miles

bumper insecure at o/s/r corner

front brake imbalance 8%

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,496 miles

slight cracking on side walls rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,223 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,093 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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VN04 ZKX is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN04 ZKX, 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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VN04 ZKX is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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