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YF53 LZA

2004 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

21,752 mi
Last recorded21,752 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LZA
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 21,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 21,441 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,401 miles

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bushes slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle. (6.1.B.2)

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

O/S/R door damaged.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,947 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 17,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 17,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 10,742 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 8,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 5,213 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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YF53 LZA is a 2004 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YF53 LZA, 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 YF53 LZA registered?

YF53 LZA is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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