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VU04 XBD

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XBD
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 118,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 118,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 109,845 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 109,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,178 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 98,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 98,307 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,208 miles

both front and rear springs corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front and rear springs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,855 miles

front floors starting to corrode

oil leak under engine

Pass 19 Apr 2016 85,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,680 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,923 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,923 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,295 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,413 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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VU04 XBD is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VU04 XBD, 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 VU04 XBD registered?

VU04 XBD is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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