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VU04 XVN

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,345 mi
Last recorded24,345 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XVN
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 24,345 miles

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

general suspension corrosion

general underside corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2026 24,342 miles

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

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

general suspension corrosion

general underside corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2025 24,247 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2025 24,236 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2024 24,174 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 24,052 miles

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

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

all suspension corroded

both subframes corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2023 24,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension corroded

both subframes corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 23,932 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 23,932 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 23,918 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underneath components / floor / chassis / suspension components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 23,723 miles

Nearside Front subframe mount corroded

Offside Front subframe mount corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 23,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front subframe mount corroded

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

Offside Front subframe mount corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 23,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 23,429 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 22,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,783 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 20,174 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 17,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 14,998 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,039 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 6,386 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 5,549 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 4,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 3,466 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 XVN is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 VU04 XVN, 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 VU04 XVN?

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What year was VU04 XVN registered?

VU04 XVN is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is VU04 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 XVN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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