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VO04 YRZ

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,278 mi
Last recorded40,278 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 YRZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 40,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,037 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 40,037 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 36,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,049 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 34,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,922 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 31,922 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 28,598 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,864 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,046 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 21,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 18,731 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 15,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,361 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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VO04 YRZ is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VO04 YRZ, 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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What year was VO04 YRZ registered?

VO04 YRZ is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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